NASA Discovers Crash Site of Russia's Failed Lunar Lander

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) has captured images of the crash site of Russia's Luna-25 lunar lander, which slammed into the Moon's surface during pre-landing maneuvers. Close-range images show a distinct crater forming on the Moon's south pole, confirming the impact. The Luna-25 mission was intended to mark Russia's return to independent Moon exploration, but faced delays due to sanctions and financial troubles. India recently became the first nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon's south pole, while Russia remains committed to pursuing the Moon race despite the failure of Luna-25.