This latest mission, which aimed to land a probe on the Moon’s south pole for the first time, had been a risky endeavor from the outset.
This area of the lunar surface is of particular interest to scientists because it is thought to be home to frozen water and precious elements that could one day sustain a human base.
As the probe neared its destination on Sunday morning, however, all contact was lost. Russia has reported that its Luna-25 spacecraft has crashed into the moon.
The unmanned robot lander, which launched in early August, crashed after it spun into uncontrolled orbit, Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos reported on Sunday.
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