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When was the first spacecraft to orbit the Moon?
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Quick Answer
Lunar Orbiter 1 became the first U.S. spacecraft to orbit the Moon on 14 August 1966. It helped map landing sites for Apollo missions.
The Full Story
The first spacecraft to orbit the Moon was the Soviet Luna 10, which entered lunar orbit on 3 April 1966. It was the first artificial satellite of the Moon and provided important measurements of the lunar environment. Later, NASA’s Lunar Orbiter missions mapped the surface in greater detail to help choose Apollo landing sites. Lunar orbital missions became essential for both science and human exploration.
Key Facts
1.Luna 10 orbit: 3 April 1966
2.First artificial Moon satellite
3.Soviet mission
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