Russia heads to the Moon for the first time in 47 years

Russia is heading back to the Moon as it tries to reassert itself as a significant world power in the wake of its war on Ukraine. A rocket carrying the Luna-25 craft will mark Russia's first lunar mission since 1976. The expedition will attempt to land the exploration vehicle on the moon's south pole, hoping to dig up water ice beneath the surface. You can tune in to watch the launch here. The Soyuz 2.1v rocket carrying the lander is scheduled to lift off from the Vostochny spaceport in eastern ...