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Luna 17 landing platform

Luna 17 landing platform was the Ye-8 No. 203 corrective-braking module that carried Lunokhod 1 to Mare Imbrium. It completed the translunar and landing sequence, touched down softly on November 17, 1970, and deployed ramps for the rover.

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Luna-17 landing platformYe-8 No. 203 landing platform
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Luna 17 landing platform
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retired

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Luna 17 landing platform was the Ye-8 No. 203 corrective-braking module that carried Lunokhod 1 to Mare Imbrium. It completed the translunar and landing sequence, touched down softly on November 17, 1970, and deployed ramps for the rover.
First Flight Date
1970-11-10
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July 29, 2026 at 09:08:07 UTC
Updated Time
July 29, 2026 at 09:08:07 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1970-11-10
Vehicle Code
Ye-8 No. 203 landing platform