Mar 23

Space Rocket History #385 – Copernicus (OAO-3), SAS-2, Venera 8, Luna 20 & 21, and Explorer 49

Once its antennas were deployed, Explorer 49 was the largest human-made object to orbit the Moon as of 2022.

Copernicus (OAO3)

SAS-2

Venera 8

Display of Luna 20

Luna 21

Explorer 49