
Luna 2 - Wikipedia
Luna 2 (Russian: Луна 2), originally named the Second Soviet Cosmic Rocket and nicknamed Lunik 2 in contemporaneous media, was the sixth of the Soviet Union's Luna programme spacecraft launched to the Moon, E-1 No.7.
60 Years Ago: Luna 2 Makes Impact in Moon Race - NASA
Sep 12, 2019 · On Sep. 13, Luna 2 became the first spacecraft to make contact with another celestial body when it impacted the Moon between Mare Imbrium and Mare Serenitatis, about 160 miles from where Apollo 15 would land 12 years later.
NASA - NSSDCA - Spacecraft - Details
5 days ago · Luna 2 was the second of a series of spacecraft launched in the direction of the Moon. The first spacecraft to land on the Moon, it impacted the lunar surface east of Mare Serenitatis near the Aristides, Archimedes, and Autolycus craters.
"Luna 2: First Spacecraft to Land on the Moon - YouTube
This video covers the remarkable journey of Luna 2, the first human-made spacecraft to successfully reach the moon’s surface on September 14, 1959. Known as Lunik 2, it was a key mission in...
September 14, 1959 | Luna 2: The First Human-Made Object to …
Sep 14, 2024 · Learn about Luna 2, the Soviet spacecraft that became the first human-made object to reach the Moon on September 14, 1959, marking a key milestone in the space race.
Moon landing: 60 years since first Luna 2 spacecraft crashed into …
Sep 12, 2019 · It's been 60 years since the first spacecraft landed on the Moon, and as no technology to slow the rocket down had been invented, it simply crash-landed into the surface with a bang! The Russian...
Luna 2 • Atlas of Space
Apr 2, 2025 · Luna 2 was the first spacecraft to successfully reach the Moon's surface, impacting in the Palus Putredinis region on September 14, 1959 after delivering Soviet pennants to the lunar surface.
Sept. 14, 1959: Moon Feels First Cold Touch of Humans
Sep 14, 2011 · 1959: Luna 2 becomes the first artifact of humanity to strike the moon. The Soviet Union launched the Sputnik-like probe from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Sept. 12.
The Soviet Union is first to the Moon | History Today
Sep 9, 2009 · Richard Cavendish explains how, on September 12th, 1959, the Soviet Union launched Luna 2, the first spacecraft to successfully reach the Moon. The space race between the United States and the Soviet Union brought an engaging touch of science fiction to the Cold War.
The Launch of Luna 2: Humanity’s First Moon Impact
On September 12, 1959, the Soviet Union made history with the launch of Luna 2, the first space probe to impact the Moon. This landmark achievement marked a significant milestone in the space race and represented a key moment in the exploration of outer space.