ESA has suspended cooperation with Russia on the monthly program

In particular, this applies to the Luna-25 aircraft, which the aggressor country seeks to launch by the end of the year.

European Space Agency (ESA) announces termination cooperation with Russia on a monthly program. This decision was made in connection with the full-scale invasion of the aggressor country in Ukraine, according to the agency's website.

-25 “,” Luna-26 “and” Luna-27 “.

” As in the case of ExoMars, Russia's aggression against Ukraine and the ensuing sanctions are a fundamental change of circumstances and make it impossible for the ESA to plan lunar cooperation, “the agency said in a statement.

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ESA also noted that tools developed for joint projects with Russia will be used in other programs. Thus, the PROSPECT drill and volatile particle analysis tools that were to be part of the Luna-27 program will be delivered to Earth as part of NASA's mission.

In addition, ESA has agreed with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and commercial company to participate in programs of other instruments.

On the eve of the fact that Russia wants to resume its lunar program and launch a robotic complex “Luna-25”, said the president of the aggressor country, Vladimir Putin. At the same time, Roscosmos chairman Dmitry Rogozin said that Russia would meet the deadline and complete the program in the third quarter of this year.

Rogozin has already commented on ESA's withdrawal from the program: “So, we will remove their devices from our devices. A European woman from a cart, it's easier for a Russian mare. ” The decision to withdraw Europeans from the program in Roscosmos is not considered an obstacle to launching the mission on time.

Previously Rogozin congratulated NATO on its birthday and said that Russia was monitoring the Alliance with the help of its satellites.

See the special topic: cruiser “Moscow” There is no confirmation of the involvement of the Ukrainian side. Ukraine needs more weapons to unblock Mariupol – Kuleba The Foreign Minister noted that Ukraine is working with partners to get it. Ukrainian Marines shot down the enemy drone “Orlan-10” – General Staff of the Armed Forces The occupiers tried to take the UAV, but failed. The NBU predicts a drop in real GDP of at least 33% Stable sources of income will be international donations and money from migrant workers. The Armed Forces have confirmed that “Moscow” is sinking They warned that there is still a threat of rocket fire from the Crimea.

Based on materials: ZN.ua

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