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Russia and India pursue competing lunar landing missions
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First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 2:17 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 4:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Russia and India launched lunar missions as both countries sought to land spacecraft on the Moon. The missions were framed as part of a renewed space race.
SO WHAT?
The missions signal strategic competition and technological rivalry beyond Earth.
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