Journey to the Moon's South Pole for groundbreaking exploration.
Discover MoreThe Luna 25 mission, launched by Roscosmos, aims to renew lunar exploration efforts by landing near the Moon’s south pole. The mission’s goal is to conduct scientific investigations, explore potential resources, and set the stage for future lunar research.
Detailed mapping of the lunar south pole region to identify topographic features and assess potential landing sites for future missions.
Analysis of lunar soil samples to understand the Moon's composition and surface properties.
Locating water ice deposits to support potential lunar habitats and future deep-space missions.
Gathering data on lunar surface temperatures to study variations between day and night cycles in polar regions.
Soyuz-2.1b with Fregat upper stage
Near the lunar south pole, specifically the Boguslavsky Crater
Approx. 1 year with extended mission potential
Gamma-ray and neutron spectrometer, thermal mapper, dust analyzer, and soil probe