Luna 25, also designated the Luna-Glob-Lander, is a Russian lunar lander mission currently scheduled for launch on August 11.
The Luna 25 mission aims to study the composition of the lunar polar regolith (surface material) and the plasma and dust components of the lunar polar exosphere.
Luna 25's lander features a four-legged base housing landing rockets and propellant tanks. An upper compartment contains solar panels, communication equipment, onboard computers, and scientific instruments.
Luna 25 carries eight science instruments, including gamma-ray and neutron spectrometers, infrared spectrometers, mass spectrometers, and imaging systems.
The primary landing site for Luna 25 is near the lunar south pole, with a reserve site located southwest of the Manzini crater.
Luna 25's lander is expected to operate on the lunar surface, studying regolith and exospheric dust and particles, for approximately one year.
Luna-25 will launch using a Soyuz-2 Fregat booster.