April 2020
Reviving Russia’s space programme
..., however, limits to what could be achieved, as a function of uncertain budget flows. A long-promised return to the Moon with Luna 25, 26, 27 and 28 was repeatedly delayed and these missions have still to fly, while Venera D, a long-duration Venus...
October 2021
Mining lunar hydrogen
... and visible range have proved their existence. The Russian spacecraft Luna-25 is expected to land in the near-polar region and drill...causing them to approach Earth, becomes unecessary. Russia’s Luna-25 is expected to land in the near-polar region ...
01 December 2014
Roscosmos plans deep space exploration
..., ceased since the last lunar lander flown in 1974. Plans include three uncrewed craft – Lunas 25, 26 and 27 – flying in 2023-25. Subsequently, Luna 28 and 29 would provide sample return missions after the previous lander and orbiter sequence...
16 January 2019
China unveils future space plans
... ahead with joint aerospace projects “in accordance with China’s program for 2018-2022,” including Russia’s Luna-Resurs-1 (Luna-26) orbital spacecraft initiative. Meanwhile, China and the US have recently worked together on Chang’e 4. NASA’s mission...
February 2016
Mining outer space may be cool but is it legal?
... to deplete the very limited quantity of samples (approximately 300 grams) returned from the three separate robotic Luna missions. Finally, the United States government has vigorously prosecuted any individual thought to have obtained any...
September 2016
Moon or Mars - how logical is NASA’s next step?
... policy. Google has also had a hand in the development of new space mining firms by offering the Google Luna X-PRIZE, a multi million-dollar prize for innovative plans and technology advancement in space mining applications, among...
