Luna 17 was a Soviet spacecraft launched on November 10, 1970, as part of the Luna program. Its primary mission was to deliver the Lunokhod 1 rover to the Moon's surface, marking a significant achievement in lunar exploration. The spacecraft successfully landed on the Moon on November 17, 1970. The Lunokhod 1 rover operated for nearly 11 months, traveling over 10 kilometers and sending back valuable data and images. This mission demonstrated the potential for remote-controlled exploration of celestial bodies and contributed to our understanding of the Moon's geology and environment.