Zond 3

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space probe
gptkbp:analyzes conducted_by_Soviet_scientists
gptkbp:availableFormats black and white
gptkbp:collection during flyby
gptkbp:communicationEquipment radio signals
gptkbp:dataTransmission telemetry data
gptkbp:dataUsage scientific data about the Moon
film return capsule
gptkbp:debutYear 1965
gptkbp:design unmanned spacecraft
gptkbp:finalScore recovered
gptkbp:historicalSignificance first detailed images of the Moon's far side
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gptkbp:image over 100 images
gptkbp:internationalClassification significant contribution to lunar science
gptkbp:isRepresentedIn yes
gptkbp:landingGear gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:launchDate 1965-07-18
gptkbp:launched gptkb:Soviet_Union
Site 31/6
gptkbp:launchSite Baikonur Cosmodrome
600 kg
gptkbp:launchVehicle Molniya rocket
gptkbp:mission lunar exploration
cylindrical shape
flyby spacecraft
influenced future lunar missions
gptkbp:missions successful
1965-09-21
about 2 months
robotic mission
lunar flyby
inspired further lunar exploration missions
gptkbp:notableEvent gptkb:Zond_program
first images of the far side of the Moon
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkbp:operationalStatus 1965-1966
completed
gptkbp:orbitalInclination approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
gptkbp:powers solar panels
gptkbp:primaryMission photograph the Moon
gptkbp:productQuality high resolution
gptkbp:recordings approximately 1 km
onboard film
gptkbp:renovated parachute landing
gptkbp:researchContribution enhanced understanding of lunar geology
gptkbp:researchInterest valuable lunar data
gptkbp:scientificName cameras
study lunar surface
gptkbp:secondaryMission 1965-09-21
gptkbp:sequel heliocentric orbit
gptkbp:streamingPlatforms via radio
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Zond_4
gptkbp:type photographic data
gptkbp:weight about 600 kg