Zond program

GPTKB entity

Statements (119)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Academy_of_Sciences_of_the_USSR
gptkb:Moscow_Institute_of_Physics_and_Technology
Soviet military
Soviet space engineers
gptkbp:collection biological experiments
radiation measurements
lunar surface data
cosmic ray measurements
gptkbp:contributed_to gptkb:Lunar_exploration
gptkbp:debut gptkb:1964
gptkb:1970
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:ended gptkb:1970
gptkbp:goal study the Moon
gptkbp:has_achieved first successful soft landing on the Moon
gptkbp:has_achievements first images of the far side of the Moon
biological payloads in space
first spacecraft to return images of the far side of the Moon
first spacecraft to return biological samples from space
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed to lunar science
pioneering lunar exploration
inspired future generations of scientists and engineers
influenced international space policy
first spacecraft to return from lunar orbit
paved the way for future lunar exploration missions
demonstrated the capabilities of Soviet space technology
highlighted the competition in the space race between the USA and USSR
led to advancements in spacecraft design and engineering
contributed to the scientific knowledge of the Moon
part of the Cold War space competition
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Zond program
gptkbp:included_crewed_missions gptkb:Zond_5
gptkbp:included_missions gptkb:Zond_8
gptkb:Zond_5
gptkb:Zond_2
gptkb:Zond_4
gptkb:Zond_7
gptkb:Zond_3
gptkb:Zond_6
gptkb:Zond_1
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:future_space_missions
future space exploration missions
future lunar missions
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Luna_program
gptkb:Voskhod_program
gptkb:Vostok_program
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Mariner_program
Ranger program
Surveyor program
gptkbp:is_aimed_at explore the Moon
gptkbp:is_explored_in the Moon and Mars
gptkbp:is_focused_on Lunar and interplanetary missions
gptkbp:launch_date 1964-1970
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Molniya_rocket
gptkb:Soyuz_spacecraft
gptkbp:launched_first_mission gptkb:1964
gptkbp:launched_in gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:legacy influenced international space exploration
inspired future robotic missions
contributed to understanding of the Moon
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Zond_8
8
successful
gptkbp:mission_type sample return
flyby
unmanned spacecraft
gptkbp:named_after Zond (meaning 'probe' in Russian)
gptkbp:notable_feature lunar orbit insertion
return capsule
achieved multiple lunar flybys
contributed to the understanding of lunar geology
demonstrated re-entry capabilities
included a series of robotic missions
involved in the Cold War space race
provided data on lunar surface conditions
returned to Earth with biological specimens
utilized a heat shield for atmospheric re-entry
used for testing technologies for crewed lunar missions
biological payload return
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:Zond_8
gptkb:Zond_5
gptkb:Zond_2
gptkb:Zond_4
gptkb:Zond_7
gptkb:Zond_3
gptkb:Zond_6
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Soviet_space_agency
gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkbp:operates_under 1960s
gptkbp:operational_period 1964-1970
gptkbp:operational_since 1970s
gptkbp:orbital_maneuver lunar flyby
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Moon
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Mariner_program
Surveyor program
Luna 9 mission
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Lunar_Orbiter_program
gptkb:Apollo_program
gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkb:Soviet_space_race
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:Luna_program
gptkbp:successfully_returned_samples_from gptkb:the_Moon
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Luna_program
gptkbp:used_for sample return missions
gptkbp:uses_technology gptkb:Vostok_program
telemetry systems
life support systems
reentry technology
automated spacecraft technology
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to gptkb:human_spaceflight
gptkbp:was_designed_to_test reentry technology
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:space_exploration
gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3