Today in Space History 01-08 - Luna 21 with Lunokhod 2 Launched

1,525 views · Published 9 January 2018 · 2:35 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: Raiz Space · 2018 · Science & Technology

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On January 8th, 1973, the Soviet Union launched Lunokhod 2 to the Moon, and it would hold the record for the longest distance covered by a rover for more than 40 years.

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Images from Roskosmos and Russian Academy of Sciences. Simulation footage from Kerbal Space Program. Music by Artur Tokhtash from the World of Warships OST.

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