Lunakhod Model An approximately 5x35 inch brass model of the

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Lunakhod Model. An approximately 5x3.5 inch brass model of the first unmanned lunar rover launch by the Soviet Union. The asymmetrical plastic model base has a lunarscape scene with stars and is approximately 9x5 inches. Lunakhod-1 landed during November 1970 and was controlled via earth command. It explored the Moon's surface for almost one year, sending back television and scientific data. Np, nd

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The model was displayed at the Soviet Mission Control Center during the early 1970's. Interesting and attractive. With a Russian/English Certificate of Authenticity.