Notable examples of use Luna 3 The gravity assist maneuver was first attempted in 1959 for Luna 3, to photograph the far side of the Moon. The satellite did not gain speed, but its orbit was changed in a way that allowed successful transmission of the photos.
Notable examples of use Luna 3 The gravity assist maneuver was first attempted in 1959 for Luna 3 to ph,otograph the far side of the Moon. The satellite did not gain speed, but its orbit was changed in a way that allowed successful transmission of the photos.