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On this day in space! Oct. 20, 1970: The Soviet Union launches last-ever Zond moon mission
GlobalExploration2026-10-20
The Soviet Union launched the Zond 8 spacecraft on October 20, 1970, marking the final mission of the Zond lunar program.
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