The far side of the Moon, the part that always faces away from Earth, was first discovered in 1959 by the Soviet Union's space probe Luna 3, which photographed its cratered and dark surface. Unlike the near side, it almost completely lacks the large, smooth \"maria\" plains, which has raised questions about why the two sides are so different. During the 20th century, alternative theories emerged suggesting that the far side could conceal bases, structures, or technological remains of extraterrestrial origin. Some accounts from astronauts and unconfirmed radio logs have claimed that activities were observed there, something NASA has denied.
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