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Luna 1

Soviet probe that missed the Moon in January 1959 and became the first spacecraft to leave Earth's pull and orbit the Sun.

Vehicle

2 Jan 1959 –

Over time

flew past
Moon
launched by
Soviet Union

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q1159913

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Relations

part of:
  • Luna programme

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flew past:
  • Moonsince 4 Jan 1959

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launched by:
  • Soviet Unionsince 2 Jan 1959

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