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India First to Land Near Moon South Pole After Russia Fails
- Lunar south pole is coveted spot due to presence of water ice
- Russia’s attempt ended in failure after engine malfunction
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India became the first country to land a spacecraft near the moon’s south pole after Russia’s attempt at a lunar touch down in the same area ended in failure following an engine malfunction.