Zond 3

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:analysis conducted by Soviet scientists
gptkbp:collection lunar surface images
gptkbp:communication_system gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:contribution enhanced understanding of the Moon
gptkbp:control_system autonomous guidance system
gptkbp:country gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:data_return successful data return
gptkbp:data_transmission telemetry and images
gptkbp:data_type photographic data
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1966
gptkbp:duration approximately 3 months
gptkbp:has_artwork over 100 images
gptkbp:homeworld August 1, 1965
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zond 3
gptkbp:image_format black and white
gptkbp:impact influenced lunar exploration strategies
gptkbp:international_recognition recognized for its contributions to lunar science
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1965
1965-07-18
gptkbp:launch_mass 1,200 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Proton-K
gptkbp:launched July 18, 1965
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future lunar missions
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:OKB-1
gptkbp:mission completed
successful
1966-01-03
gptkbp:mission_duration approximately 3 months
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:Moon
lunar flyby
gptkbp:notable_achievement first images of the far side of the Moon
gptkbp:objective photograph the Moon
collect data on cosmic rays
gptkbp:operational_period 1965-1966
gptkbp:operational_use ground control in the Soviet Union
gptkbp:orbit_type lunar orbit
gptkbp:orbital_inclination approximately 90 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
gptkbp:resolution 7 km
gptkbp:scientific_goals study lunar surface and environment
gptkbp:scientific_instruments gptkb:camera
gptkbp:service first spacecraft to photograph the far side of the Moon
gptkbp:spacecraft unmanned spacecraft
based on earlier Zond missions
gptkbp:speed not designed for reentry
gptkbp:status remained in lunar orbit
gptkbp:success yes
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Zond_4
gptkbp:weight 1,200 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zond_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4