Historical Events tagged with "luna"
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Successful Launch of Luna 25 Mission
Luna 25, Russia's lunar mission, was successfully launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to explore the Moon. The spacecraft aims to land near the lunar south pole, an area of increasing interest due to potential water resources. The launch was a key milestone for Russia's space ambitions and reflected a renewed focus on lunar exploration. This mission carries scientific instruments designed to study the lunar surface and gather data crucial for future exploration.
Continue ReadingLuna 20 Successfully Lands on the Moon
The Soviet uncrewed spacecraft Luna 20 successfully landed on the Moon, becoming the first mission to return soil samples from the lunar surface since the Apollo program. Launched on February 12, 1972, Luna 20's primary goal was to collect lunar soil and demonstrate the USSR's capabilities in space exploration. The mission landed in the Moon's Mare Fecunditatis region, where it collected 55 grams of lunar material before beginning its return journey to Earth on February 24, 1972. This achievement further exemplified the space race rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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