When Luna 9 bounced to a stop in the Ocean of Storms in February 1966, Britain’s Jodrell Bank observatory intercepted its picture transmission, recognised the newspaper-fax format, and helped the Daily Express publish the first photographs from the Moon’s surface before the Soviets released them
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Key insight: <p>In February 1966
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After work ride out. Wind was bitterly cold. I absolutely love Jodrell Bank, it properly appears out of nowhere when you're riding in the area. #Jodrell #biketoot #biketooter #cycling #cyclist