Russia has launched its first Moon mission since 1976, with the Luna-25 craft racing to land on the moon ahead of an Indian spacecraft. The Russian spacecraft is expected to reach the moon on August 23, around the same time as the Indian craft. The goal of the mission is to demonstrate Russia's capability to deliver payloads to the moon and ensure guaranteed access to its surface. The mission also aims to recover lost Soviet expertise and learn how to land on the moon in a new era. The lunar south pole is of particular interest due to the potential presence of water.

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