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Soviet lunar rover, lunokhod 2 (luna-21 mission), 1 - right-angle antenna;2 & 8 - television cameras;3 - photo-receiver;4 - solar battery panel;5 - magnitometer;6 - corner reflector;7 - astrophotometer;9 - rifma apparatus;10 - telephotometer;11 - instrument for gauging distance, january 1973
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Soviet lunar rover, lunokhod 2 (luna-21 mission), 1 - right-angle antenna;2 & 8 - television cameras;3 - photo-receiver;4 - solar battery panel;5 - magnitometer;6 - corner reflector;7 - astrophotometer;9 - rifma apparatus;10 - telephotometer;11 - instrument for gauging distance, january 1973
Soviet lunar rover, lunokhod 2 (luna-21 mission), 1 - right-angle antenna; 2 & 8 - television cameras; 3 - photo-receiver; 4 - solar battery panel; 5 - magnitometer; 6 - corner reflector; 7 - astrophotometer; 9 - rifma apparatus; 10 - telephotometer; 11 - instrument for gauging distance, january 1973
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1970s Cold War Exploration Lunakhod Russian Science Soviet Space Program Soviet Union Space Race Ussr
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This print showcases the remarkable Soviet lunar rover, Lunokhod 2, during its Luna-21 mission in January 1973. Packed with cutting-edge technology and scientific instruments, this incredible machine played a crucial role in advancing space exploration during the intense Cold War era. Highlighted in the image are various key components of Lunokhod 2's sophisticated design. The right-angle antenna (1) ensured seamless communication with Earth, while television cameras (2 & 8) captured stunning visuals from the moon's surface. A photo-receiver (3) allowed for data transmission back to scientists on Earth. Powered by a solar battery panel (4), this lunar rover was equipped with essential tools such as a magnitometer (5) for measuring magnetic fields and a corner reflector (6) to aid in precise positioning. An astrophotometer (7) enabled detailed analysis of celestial objects, while an instrument for gauging distance (11) provided accurate measurements during exploration. Lunokhod 2 represented the pinnacle of Soviet space program achievements and symbolized their determination to outpace their American counterparts in the historic Space Race. This photograph serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge beyond our planet's boundaries
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