Luna-2
Luna-2 launched on 12 September 1959, 06:39 UTC on a Vostok-L 8K72 from NIIP-5. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: E-1 No. 7. COSPAR launch designator: 1959-014.
| Name | Luna-2 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 12 September 1959, 06:39 UTC |
| Vehicle | Vostok-L 8K72 |
| Launch site | NIIP-5 |
| Company | MVS |
| Outcome | Success |
| Payloads | E-1 No. 7 |
| Orbit | Unknown |
| COSPAR | 1959-014 |
Questions
- When did Luna-2 launch?
- Luna-2 launched on 12 September 1959, 06:39 UTC.
- What rocket launched Luna-2?
- Luna-2 launched on a Vostok-L 8K72.
- Where did Luna-2 launch from?
- Luna-2 launched from NIIP-5.
- What was the outcome of Luna-2?
- The recorded outcome is Success.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.