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When was the first image of the far side of the Moon taken?
Quick Answer
The Soviet Luna 3 mission took the first images of the Moon's far side in October 1959.
The Full Story
Luna 3 returned the first photographs of the Moon's far side in October 1959. Because the Moon is tidally locked, its far side cannot be seen from Earth. The images revealed a landscape very different from the familiar near side, with far fewer dark maria. This mission transformed lunar science and mapping.
Key Facts
1.Mission: Luna 3
2.Date: October 1959
3.First photos of the Moon's far side
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