The LK Lander: USSR's Unfulfilled Moon Dream

Posted: 2025-04-22 18:13:58 UTC

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The LK lander was the USSR's equivalent to the Apollo lunar module, designed for a crewed Moon mission. However, due to the loss of Sergei Korolev and setbacks in rocket technology, the mission never materialized.

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