Luna 22
Luna 22 was a Soviet lunar orbiter built for detailed photography and geophysical observations. It repeatedly adjusted its orbit while examining surface composition, radiation, meteoroids, and the Moon's weak magnetic environment.
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Identity
- Aliases
- Luna-22Ye-8LS No. 2201974-037A
- Name
- Luna 22
- Status
- completed
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- Astronauts
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- Description
- Luna 22 was a Soviet lunar orbiter built for detailed photography and geophysical observations. It repeatedly adjusted its orbit while examining surface composition, radiation, meteoroids, and the Moon's weak magnetic environment.
- Destination
- Lunar orbit for detailed photography and geophysical observations of the Moon, including surface composition, radiation, meteoroids, and magnetic environment
- Launch Site
- Outcome
- Successfully entered lunar orbit on June 2, 1974 and continued returning imagery and scientific measurements well beyond its primary mission.
- Programs
- Start Date
- 1974-05-29
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- Creation Time
- July 18, 2026 at 12:10:55 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 21, 2026 at 16:27:10 UTC
Other
- Affiliations
- Search Name
- Luna 22 Luna-22 Ye-8LS No. 220 1974-037A
- Space Stations
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- Vehicles
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