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Russia’s Luna-25 automatic lunar station has successfully entered the orbit of the Moon’s artificial satellite. The lunar station, developed by the Lavochkin Research and Production Association, fired its thrusters twice to achieve this milestone.

The first thruster activation lasted 243 seconds, followed by a second activation that lasted 76 seconds. This marks the first time in Russia’s modern history that an automatic station has been delivered into the orbit of the Moon’s artificial satellite.

Roscosmos, the federal space agency, confirmed that all Luna-25 systems were operating normally and communication with the lunar probe was stable. Ground control specialists are currently measuring the probe’s navigation parameters.

The Luna-25 mission, launched on August 11, aims to test a soft landing on the Moon’s surface, specifically at the south pole. The station will study the Moon’s internal structure, explore natural resources, including water, and investigate the impact of cosmic rays and electromagnetic radiation on the lunar surface.

The station is equipped with several video cameras that will capture a time-lapse of the landing, a panorama of the Moon in HDR format, and settling dust for further study. Additionally, the Luna-25 will make a programmed video recording and take photos of the Moon upon command from Earth.

This mission signifies a significant step in Russia’s exploration of the Moon and its potential resources. The Luna-25 is expected to enter lunar orbit on August 16 and perform a soft landing on the Moon’s surface on August 21.

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