Lunokhod 1, also known as Device 8EL No. 203 was the first robotic rover on the Moon and the first to freely move across the surface of an astronomical object beyond the Earth. Sent by the Soviet Unio
Model of a Soviet Lunokhod program rover
Leonid crater, the final stop of the rover, is one of twelve named craters near the landing site, located in the northwest of Mare Imbrium
Luna 17 lander with ramp, encircled by Lunokhod-1's tracks
A lunar rover or Moon rover is a space exploration vehicle designed to move across the surface of the Moon. The Apollo program's Lunar Roving Vehicle was driven on the Moon by members of three America
Lunokhod 1
…Lunokhod 1 (Russian: Луноход-1, 'Moonwalker 1'), also known as Device 8EL No. 203 (Аппарат 8ЕЛ № 203, Apparat 8EL No. 203) was the first robotic rover on the Moon and the first to freely move across the surface of an astronomical object beyond the Earth. Sent by the Soviet Union, it was part of the Lunokhod program…
Landing sites of sample return and rover missions superimposed on lithology (Clementine UVVIS). Red: old lunar highlands. Blue: young lunar highlands. Yellow: lunar maria (high titanium). Cyan: lunar maria (low titanium)
The Apollo 15 Lunar Roving Vehicle on the Moon in 1971
Yutu rover on lunar surface in 2013