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Today in History: Ranger 7 Transmits Stunning Moon Photos Before Crash

7/31/2025

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On July 31, 1964, NASA's Ranger 7 space probe successfully transmitted thousands of close-up images of the Moon's surface back to Earth before impacting the lunar surface. This marked a significant achievement in space exploration, as it was the first successful mission of the Ranger program, providing valuable data about our natural satellite.

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On July 31, 1964, NASA's Ranger 7 space probe successfully transmitted thousands of close-up images of the Moon's surface back to Earth before impacting the lunar surface. This marked a significant achievement in space exploration, as it was the first successful mission of the Ranger program, providing valuable data about our natural satellite.