The Pioneering Impact that Transformed Our Perception of the Cosmos

Luna 2: First to Reach the Moon

The Luna 2 mission, launched by the USSR in 1959, was the first human-made object to reach the Moon. Its successful impact on the lunar surface marked an essential milestone in space exploration. The mission's success demonstrated that human-made objects could survive the journey through space and reach other celestial bodies, opening up new possibilities for future exploration.