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Spacecraft on the Moon, lunar map
Spacecraft on the Moon. Map showing coloured markers for 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards. The spacecraft are: Ranger 7-9 (1964 to 1965, NASA, white), Luna 5, 7-9, 13, 15-18, 20-21, 23-24 (1965 to 1976, Soviet Union, red), Surveyor 1-7 (1966 to 1968, NASA, green), Lunar Orbiter 1-3 (1966 to 1967, NASA, black), Apollo 11-12, 14-17 (1969 to 1972, NASA, blue), Lunar Prospector (1999, NASA, pink) and SMART-1 (2006, ESA, white). All except the Apollo landers were unmanned probes. Luna 2 (1959) was the first man-made object to reach the surface of the Moon
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© Detlev van Ravenswaay
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This print showcases a detailed lunar map, highlighting the remarkable journey of 34 spacecraft that impacted or landed on the Moon from the 1960s onwards. Each spacecraft is represented by colored markers, providing a visual narrative of their historical significance in space exploration. The white markers symbolize NASA's Ranger 7-9 missions (1964 to 1965), while red markers denote Soviet Union's Luna series including Luna 5,7-9,13, and more (1965 to 1976). Green markers represent NASA's Surveyor program (1966 to 1968), and black markers signify Lunar Orbiter missions (1966 to 1967). The blue markers stand for the iconic Apollo missions such as Apollo 11-12 and Apollo14-17 (1969 to1972) conducted by NASA. Notably, Luna2 holds its place in history as the first man-made object ever to reach the Moon's surface back in1959. Additional significant unmanned probes are also featured with pink representing Lunar Prospector launched by NASA in1999 and white marking SMART-1 launched by ESA in2006. This visually stunning lunar map not only celebrates human achievements but also highlights technological advancements made over time. It serves as a testament to our relentless pursuit of knowledge about our solar system while showcasing various landing sites, craters, maria, highlands, rilles, and even potential locations for future exploration. Photographed by Detlev van Ravenswaay for Science Photo Library; this image encapsulates both scientific curiosity and mankind's indomitable spirit of discovery.
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