Historical Events tagged with "luna10"
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Space Exploration
Luna 10 Becomes First Moon Orbiter
March 31st, 1966 58 years ago
Luna 10, a Soviet spacecraft, achieved a milestone by becoming the first space probe to enter orbit around the Moon. Launched on March 31, 1966, it later transmitted valuable data back to Earth, including photographs and information about the Moon's surface. This mission was part of the Soviet Union's lunar exploration program, reflecting their competitive stance in the space race during the Cold War.
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