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Russia is set to launch its first mission to the Moon in 50 years

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NASA isn’t the only space agency focussed on missions to the Moon. Later this week, the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will launch its own lunar landing vehicle.

Added on the 08/08/2023 17:19:47 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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