Russian scientists propose Roscosmos create 2 Luna 27 spacecraft - Roscosmos CEO

MOSCOW. Dec 26 (Interfax) - The Russian Academy of Sciences has proposed that the state space corporation Roscosmos create two Luna 27 landing craft to ensure the mission is completed, Roscosmos CEO Yury Borisov said.

"The Academy of Sciences came up with a proposal to create two satellites, Luna 27A and Luna 27B, to ensure reliability and guarantee the completion of the mission. We're now considering the proposal," Borisov said in an interview with the Rossiya-24 (VGTRK) television channel.

"Nevertheless, 2028 is certainly on the schedule, depending on the choice between one or two Luna 27 satellites, and we'll decide on finances," he said.