Luna-1
Luna-1 launched on 2 January 1959, 16:41 UTC on a Vostok-L 8K72 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: E-1 No. 4. COSPAR launch designator: 1959-012.
| Name | Luna-1 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 2 January 1959, 16:41 UTC |
| Vehicle | Vostok-L 8K72 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | MVS |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | E-1 No. 4 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1959-012 |
Questions
- When did Luna-1 launch?
- Luna-1 launched on 2 January 1959, 16:41 UTC.
- What rocket launched Luna-1?
- Luna-1 launched on a Vostok-L 8K72.
- Where did Luna-1 launch from?
- Luna-1 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Luna-1?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.