Russia’s first lunar mission in decades smashes into the moon

  • Russia's first moon mission in 47 years crashed into the moon Sunday
  • It’s Luna 25 lost control after an issue preparing for pre-landing orbit
  • Now, India is scheduled to land on the moon’s south pole this week

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