Russia to launch lunar mission Friday, first in nearly 50 years

"The Luna-25 will have to practice soft landing, take and analyse soil samples and conduct long-term scientific research," the statement added.

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Russia said on Monday it plans to launch a lunar lander this week after multiple delays, hoping to return to the Moon for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Russia to launch lunar mission Friday, first in nearly 50 years

"The Luna-25 will have to practice soft landing, take and analyse soil samples and conduct long-term scientific research," the statement added.

Plastics on vehicles are partly associated with Leo Baekeland, who invented the synthetic plastic - Bakelite in 1907.

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