Lunniy Korabl (LK) Spacecraft..
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Nice detail shot of the main landing gear, showing the
main and secondary struts. It is interesting to note how low to the
ground the section is where the main strut and the two secondary struts
join together, while that section of the American LMs was 3-4 feet high.
At the top, you can see the bracket which mounted the
leg to the descent stage, and the upward firing solid rocket mounted to
it. An artist's drawing of these thrusters firing can be seen
here.
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