| Names | Luna Resource 2 Luna-Grunt rover |
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| Mission type | Lunar sample-return mission |
| Operator | Roscosmos |
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| Launch mass | 4,363 kg (9,619 lb) (fueled)[1] |
| Payload mass | 400 kg (880 lb)[1] |
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| Launch date | NET 2030[2] |
| End of mission | |
| Landing site | Lunar south pole |
Luna 28 (Luna Resource 2 orLuna-Grunt rover) is a proposed sample-return mission from the south polar region of theMoon.[3][4]
Luna 28 will be composed of a stationarylunar lander and alunar rover.[1] The rover would bring soil samples back to the lander and transfer them into the ascent stage, which would launch and insert itself into a 100 km lunar orbit. While in lunar orbit, the soil-carrying capsule would be intercepted by an orbiting return module, which would perform allrendezvous operations and transfer the samples. After reloading the samples, the return vehicle separates from the orbiter and heads toEarth, while the orbital module continues its mission in the lunar orbit for at least three years.[1] The mission was initially scheduled to be launched in 2027, but due to delays in the Luna-Glob program it is expected to be launched no earlier than 2030 as of August 2023.[2]
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