Our First Glimpse of the Dark Side of the Moon

The video discusses the Luna 3 mission, which was the first to capture images of the moon's dark side in 1959. The Soviet spacecraft used innovative techniques to photograph and transmit images back to Earth, despite numerous challenges. Luna 3's mission revealed the cratered far side of the moon, differing from the near side. However, only partial images were obtained due to technical limitations. The spacecraft's fate remains unknown, adding to the moon's mysteries. Subsequent missions have since provided clearer images, reducing the dark side's mystery.

What are some theories regarding the fate of the Luna 3 spacecraft after its mission?

How did the images captured by Luna 3 differ from those of the near side of the moon?