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Russia's first lunar mission in nearly 50 years, Luna 25, ended in failure after the spacecraft crashed into the moon's surface following an "unpredictable orbit." The mission was intended to land at the lunar south pole, competing with a similar Indian probe to claim a historic first. Roscosmos has formed a special commission to investigate the loss, which was seen as a blow to the prestige of the Russian space program.
Three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing yellow flight suits with blue trim, sparking rumors of solidarity with Ukraine. Roscosmos later dismissed these claims, stating the color choice was simply due to an abundance of yellow material in storage.
NASA, Roscosmos, and International Space Station Cooperation
NASA announced a suspension of most contacts with the Russian Federation due to the situation in Ukraine, though cooperation on the International Space Station will continue. An internal NASA email reveals that travel, teleconferences, and even emails with Russian government representatives are prohibited unless specifically exempted. The hosts suggest the move is a political maneuver to secure more funding for domestic private space firms like Elon Musk's SpaceX.
