7. The universe is more bustling
Space exploration efforts of many countries have caused the space race to heat up in 2023. On August 11, Russia launched the Luna-25 spacecraft, continuing the mission to explore the Moon after nearly 50 years. . Just a few days after Russia's unsuccessful launch because the Luna-25 spacecraft deviated from its orbit, India made history by becoming the first country to send a probe to land on the Moon's south pole. Two weeks later, India announced the launch of a mission to study the Sun.
Next, on September 7, Japan also launched a smart probe. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said the probe is expected to land on the Moon in February 2024. The US also aims to send astronauts back to the Moon by 2025, while China announced it is planning to send astronauts to the Moon this decade.