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"ceased to exist" ouch. Guess I was holding out a small shred of hope that the chandrayaan-3 crew may be able to save the Roscosmos.

At least that turn of phrase makes it sound like the death was quick and instant.

Just wait for the October Surprise:

"The apparatus survived collision with the surface of Luna and it's now an extant object sitting on the southern landmass of the Earth's only natural satellite."

I'd wish.

Unplanned rapid disassembly :/