Russia suffers space mission failure as Luna-25 smashes into moon

Russia’s first moon mission in 47 years failed after its Luna-25 space craft spun out of control and smashed into moon, Russia’s state space corporation, Roskosmos, said on Sunday (August 20). Roscosmos said it had lost contact with the craft shortly after a problem occurred as the craft was shunted into pre-landing orbit on Saturday. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #russia #moon #space