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Luna 22

Luna 22 was the physical Ye-8LS No. 206 lunar-orbiter vehicle launched on 29 May 1974; it mapped the Moon, measured its environment, and continued successful orbital research until 1975.

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Luna 22 spacecraftYe-8LS No. 206Lunik 22
Name
Luna 22
Status
retired

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Description
Luna 22 was the physical Ye-8LS No. 206 lunar-orbiter vehicle launched on 29 May 1974; it mapped the Moon, measured its environment, and continued successful orbital research until 1975.
First Flight Date
1974-05-29
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Creation Time
August 6, 2026 at 19:00:55 UTC
Updated Time
August 6, 2026 at 19:00:55 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1975-09-02
Serial Number
No. 206
Vehicle Code
Ye-8LS No. 206