Luna 2
Luna 2 was the Ye-1A No. 7 impact probe launched on September 12, 1959. It measured the space environment during its lunar transfer and became the first human-made object to reach another celestial body when it struck the Moon.
Identity
- Aliases
- Ye-1A No. 7E-1A No. 7Second Cosmic Rocket1959 Xi 1
- Name
- Luna 2
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- Luna 2 was the Ye-1A No. 7 impact probe launched on September 12, 1959. It measured the space environment during its lunar transfer and became the first human-made object to reach another celestial body when it struck the Moon.
- First Flight Date
- 1959-09-12
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:42:48 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:42:48 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1959-09-13
- Serial Number
- No. 7
- Vehicle Code
- Ye-1A No. 7