Black and white photo of Lunokhod 1, the first remote-controlled robot to land on the Moon. This Soviet rover, launched in 1970, explored the lunar Mare Imbrium for 11 months. Its eight-wheeled design and complex machinery are clearly visible in the image.
Astronomy Picture from 14/01/2006
Lunokhod: Moon Robot
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap060114.html
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