Lunokhod 1: 1st Successful Lunar Rover

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 - 00:02 in Astronomy & Space

Lunokhod 1 was the first successful rover to explore another world. Driven by remote-control operators in the Soviet Union, it travelled more than 10 kilometers (6 miles) in just 10 months.

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