Soviet lunar craft Zond 5, 1968
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Soviet lunar craft Zond 5, 1968
Soviet lunar exploration craft Zond 5, being taken onboard the ship Vasilli Golovnin in Russia, 1968. Zond 5 was intended to be a precursor for Soviet manned Moon missions. It carried a biological cargo - including turtles, mealworms and bacteria - into orbit around the Moon, passing within 2000 kilometres of its surface. On September 21 1968 the craft splashed down in the Indian Ocean, with its livestock largely healthy
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15th 1900s Boat Carrying Engineering Lifting Loading Lunar Moon Exploration Russia Sailor Sailors Ship Soviet Union Space Craft Space Flight Transporting Uss R Vessel Mono Chrome
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Soviet lunar craft Zond 5 being taken onboard the ship Vasilli Golovnin in Russia, back in 1968. This remarkable spacecraft was designed as a precursor for future manned Moon missions by the Soviets. Loaded with an intriguing biological cargo that included turtles, mealworms, and bacteria, Zond 5 embarked on an extraordinary journey into orbit around the Moon. It ventured within a mere 2000 kilometers of its surface, pushing the boundaries of space exploration during that era. On September 21st, 1968, this pioneering craft made its triumphant splashdown in the Indian Ocean. Remarkably, most of its living cargo remained healthy throughout this groundbreaking mission. The image showcases a group of determined sailors meticulously loading and transporting this technological marvel onto their vessel - USS R. The sailor's faces reflect both excitement and pride as they contribute to this monumental achievement for mankind. This photograph not only represents a pivotal moment in space flight but also symbolizes human ingenuity and determination to explore beyond our earthly limits. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come technologically since then while inspiring us to continue pushing boundaries for further discoveries in space exploration.
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