Roscosmos, the Russian space corporation, has reported an “emergency situation” on board its Luna 25 spacecraft, which is currently in orbit around the Moon. The issue occurred during a maneuver to put Luna 25 into a “pre-landing orbit”. Rumors suggest the spacecraft may have been lost, which would be a significant setback for Russia’s space industry. The country’s efforts to reestablish communication with Luna 25 are complicated by its lack of a deep space communications network.
