March 31, 2024
On this date in 1966, the unmanned Soviet lunar probe Luna 10, was launched toward the Moon from an Earth-orbiting platform. It later entered lunar orbit for 460 lunar orbits and 219 active data transmissions before radio signals were discontinued on May 30, 1966.
Model of the Luna 10 spacecraft seen at the Museum of Air and Space in Paris, France. Image credit: Pline.
