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Luna Program (Revival)
Russia's revival of Soviet-era lunar exploration. Luna 25 (first Russian lunar mission in 47 years) crashed into the Moon in Aug 2023 due to a propulsion malfunction. Program continues with Luna 26 (orbiter) and Luna 27 (lander), though Western sanctions have impacted component availability and timelines have slipped significantly.
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Budget
Estimated ₽10-15B (~$110-170M per mission)
Timeline
2021–2030s
Key Milestones
Luna 25 crashed into Moon — engine burn error caused impact
2023 — Aug
Luna 26 — lunar orbiter for surface mapping and communication relay
2027
Luna 27 — south pole lander with European PROSPECT drill (under review post-sanctions)
2028
Contractors
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Sources
- roscosmos.ru
- spacenews.com