Luna 9
Luna 9 was the Ye-6M No. 202 spacecraft launched on January 31, 1966. Its descent bus released a cushioned spherical station that survived touchdown in Oceanus Procellarum, unfolded on the surface, and returned the first images from another planetary body.
Identity
- Aliases
- Ye-6M No. 202E-6M No. 202Automatic Lunar Station Luna 91966-006A
- Name
- Luna 9
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Luna 9 was the Ye-6M No. 202 spacecraft launched on January 31, 1966. Its descent bus released a cushioned spherical station that survived touchdown in Oceanus Procellarum, unfolded on the surface, and returned the first images from another planetary body.
- First Flight Date
- 1966-01-31
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:59:08 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 12:59:08 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1966-02-06
- Serial Number
- No. 202
- Vehicle Code
- Ye-6M No. 202