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 was formed on the Moon’s surface. Here are the details!
The Luna-25 spacecraft has created a 10 meter diameter crater on the Moon!
In recent years, there has been a great competition for space studies between countries. One of the countries participating in this competition was Russia. Russia launched the Luna-25 spacecraft earlier this month with the aim of sending it to the Moon. On this step, positive news from the vehicle was expected.
In addition to all these steps, a few weeks ago, Luna-25 faced a frightening situation. The spacecraft went out of control during the landing attempt and crashed into the lunar surface. NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) vehicle in space orbit photographed the situation that occurred as a result of this collision.
As a result of the impact, a crater with an estimated diameter of 10 meters was formed on the surface of the Moon, according to what has emerged. NASA compared the photos between June 27, 2020 and August 24, 2023. However, he also identified the newly formed crater.
The space agency thinks that this crater, located near the impact point, was formed by spacecraft impact, not natural impact. Russia, on the other hand, set up a commission to investigate why the Luna-25 crashed. The commission aims to find out what the problem is.
Although many lunar missions failed, the last crash was Russia’s most influential to date. In addition, NASA’s examination 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? Do not forget to share your views with us in the comments section!
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