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Beijing hails Russia on launch of Luna-25 lunar station

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 14 Aug 2023 21:38
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On Friday, the Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket launched from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome and carried into orbit Luna-25.

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  • Soyuz rocket carrying Luna-25 lunar research station erected at the Vostonchny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East. (Sputnik)
    Soyuz rocket carrying Luna-25 lunar research station erected at the Vostonchny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East. (Sputnik)

The Chinese Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Monday that Beijing congratulated Moscow on the successful launch of its Luna-25  lunar station. 

"We have paid attention to the relevant reports, and we are congratulating Russia on the successful launch of the rocket," a spokesperson said, noting that China has always attached great importance to international space cooperation. 

"We are ready to keep on promoting space cooperation and exchange with all countries of the world, including Russia, in compliance with the principles of peaceful use, equality, and mutual benefit, as well as encouraging research and technology to be more beneficial for people of all countries," the spokesperson said.  

Russia preparing to return to the Moon with new start of automatic station call sign “Luna-25”, lately NASA representative was saying that Russia is not participating in space race - only China and US do pic.twitter.com/BUY7HJz1z4

— Igor Lopatonok (@lopatonok) August 10, 2023

Station Luna-25 sent the first recordings

The footage was released by the Space Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences. pic.twitter.com/sgak1zZfDV

— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) August 14, 2023

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It is also the first one in Russia's independent space history. 

The last time a lunar mission was carried out was during the Soviet era, in 1976, with the launch of Luna-24 into orbit. 

The mission is conducted within the framework of the Russian lunar program for the purpose of exploring the moon and its orbit, as well as establishing a fully automated lunar base. 

August 21 is the expected date when Luna-25 will become the first station to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole with difficult terrain. 

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