The American National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) made a very interesting statement. According to the statement made by the space agency, the Luna-25 spacecraft sent by Russia to the Moon damaged the lunar surface. As a result of this damage, a crater formed on the lunar surface. Here are the details!
Luna-25 spacecraft created a crater 10 meters in diameter on the Moon!
In recent years, there has been a great space study competition between countries. One of the countries participating in this competition was Russia. At the beginning of this month, Russia launched the Luna-25 spacecraft to send it to the Moon. A positive news was expected to come from the vehicle on this step.
In addition to all these steps, a few weeks ago, Luna-25 faced a frightening situation. The spacecraft went out of control during a landing attempt and crashed into the lunar surface. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO), which is in space orbit, photographed the situation that occurred as a result of this impact.
As a result of the impact, a crater with an estimated diameter of 10 meters formed on the lunar surface. NASA compared the photos between June 27, 2020 and August 24, 2023. With this, it also identified the newly formed crater.
The space agency believes that this crater, located close to the point of impact, was caused by spacecraft impact, not a natural effect. Russia has set up a commission to investigate why Luna-25 crashed. The commission aims to find out what the problem is.
Although many lunar missions have ended in failure, the latest accident has been Russia’s most effective accident so far. In addition, NASA’s study of this crater is considered an important step to better understand the mystery of the Moon.
So, what do you think about the Russian spacecraft crash? Don’t forget to share your opinions with us in the comments section!
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