Model of the Luna 4 spacecraft
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Model of the Luna 4 spacecraft
Model of the Luna 4 spacecraft. This Soviet unmanned spacecraft was launched on 2 April 1963. It is thought that it was intended to impact the Moon and take photographs of the lunar surface as it neared impact. However, the failure of a midcourse correction meant that its trajectory took it past the Moon on 5 April 1963. The spacecraft entered a large orbit around the Earth and Moon, but ceased transmitting on 6 April 1963
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1900s 1960s 1963 April Engineering Exhibition Exploration Luna Lunar Museum Planetary Science Probe Russia Russian Soviet Soviet Union Space Craft Space Flight Space Race Unmanned Spacecraft Uss R
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This print showcases a model of the Luna 4 spacecraft, a significant piece of Soviet engineering and historical space exploration. Launched on 2 April 1963, this unmanned spacecraft was designed to impact the Moon and capture stunning photographs of its surface as it approached its destination. However, an unfortunate midcourse correction failure altered its trajectory, causing it to pass by the Moon on 5 April 1963. Despite missing its intended target, Luna 4 continued on an extraordinary journey. It entered into a large orbit around both Earth and the Moon before ceasing transmission just one day later, on 6 April 1963. This model represents not only a technological marvel but also symbolizes the ambitious efforts made during the intense space race between the United States and Soviet Union in the mid-20th century. Displayed at a Russian exhibition in a renowned museum, this historical artifact offers visitors a glimpse into Russia's rich space exploration history. The Luna 4 spacecraft played an important role in advancing planetary science and paving the way for future lunar missions. Its mission may not have gone according to plan, but its legacy lives on as part of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries. This remarkable photograph from Science Photo Library captures both the intricate details of this model and evokes nostalgia for an era when scientific discovery reached new heights amidst fierce international competition.
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