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Luna 6 Moon Rocket Aims For Soft Moon Landing
Tass reports Luna 6 is functioning well as it speeds from Earth on a 142,915 mile distance, awaiting a presumed Friday night lunar touchdown. Jodrell Bank signals confirm contact, with officials delaying final purpose until landing. Luna 5’s prior crash prompted safety notes as Luna 6 follows a similar two stage automatic space station design.
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