Lunokhod 2
Lunokhod 2 was the second Soviet lunar rover. Deployed from Luna 21 in Le Monnier crater, it covered about 37 kilometers during five lunar days while returning panoramic imagery and measurements of terrain, soil composition, radiation, magnetism, and lunar-sky brightness.
Identity
- Aliases
- Луноход-2Lunokhod-2 lunar rover
- Name
- Lunokhod 2
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Lunokhod 2 was the second Soviet lunar rover. Deployed from Luna 21 in Le Monnier crater, it covered about 37 kilometers during five lunar days while returning panoramic imagery and measurements of terrain, soil composition, radiation, magnetism, and lunar-sky brightness.
- First Flight Date
- 1973-01-08
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 29, 2026 at 09:08:11 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 29, 2026 at 09:08:11 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1973-01-08
- Vehicle Code
- Lunokhod 2