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Geoff Brumfiel

Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know

Russia and India are landing close to the moon's south pole. Researchers believe water ice hidden in craters could one day supply lunar colonies with vital resources. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Russia and India are just days away from attempting to land robotic missions near the south pole of the moon.

Russia's Luna-25 mission is currently scheduled to attempt its landing on August 21, while India will try to land its Chandrayaan-3 probe on August 23.

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