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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome gptkb:Monarch gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:advertising |
widely reported in global news
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
completed
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
developed new technologies for space travel
overcame communication difficulties |
| gptkbp:collaborations |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Soviet_space_program part of Soviet space program |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:Telecommunications_company |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
inspired future lunar missions
|
| gptkbp:contribution |
provided data on cosmic rays
provided data on solar wind provided data on lunar surface provided data on magnetic field provided insights into lunar surface conditions |
| gptkbp:controls |
gptkb:Moscow
autonomous automatic control system |
| gptkbp:crew |
uncrewed
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature and media
symbol of space race achievements |
| gptkbp:data_type |
scientific data
radiation measurements magnetic field measurements cosmic ray measurements |
| gptkbp:date |
September 12, 1959
|
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Luna
gptkb:Luna_spacecraft_series study the Moon unmanned spacecraft spherical spacecraft |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
Soviet engineers
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
heliocentric orbit
10.7 km/s |
| gptkbp:events |
success
September 12, 1959 |
| gptkbp:feedback |
welcomed as a major achievement
|
| gptkbp:first_introduced |
to impact the Moon
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Luna_3
|
| gptkbp:has_achievements |
first human-made object to reach the Moon
impact on the Moon |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Luna_program
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
marked the beginning of lunar exploration
marked the beginning of the space race first spacecraft to reach another celestial body |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Luna 2
|
| gptkbp:image |
gptkb:battle
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:planet
gptkb:significant gptkb:theorem gptkb:the_Moon vertical Moon's surface observed by ground-based telescopes remains on the Moon contributed to understanding of lunar environment near the Moon's equator over 3 km/s 0.8° S 0.5° E analyzed by scientists post-impact created a small crater over 3,800 km/h provided data on lunar surface composition demonstrated capability to reach other celestial bodies confirmed by lunar missions created a crater on the Moon significant energy release upon impact 3.8 km/s |
| gptkbp:innovation |
advanced spacecraft technology
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
future space exploration missions
inspired the Apollo program inspired subsequent space exploration efforts |
| gptkbp:instrument |
gptkb:musician
gptkb:physicist gptkb:video_game micrometeorite detector impact sensors solar wind detector |
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:musician
|
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:planet
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
Moon surface
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1959
September 12, 1959 00:00 UTC 12 September 1959 |
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Vostok_rocket
gptkb:Vostok_8_K72_K 390 kg |
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:1959
gptkb:Gagarin's_Launch_Complex gptkb:Monarch September 12, 1959 involved extensive testing |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future lunar missions
contributed to understanding of cosmic rays paved the way for future lunar exploration missions |
| gptkbp:mass |
390 kg
|
| gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight |
gptkb:planet
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Luna_3
gptkb:Moscow gptkb:Luna_1 gptkb:battle completed conducted successful impact heliocentric orbit planned for several years lunar impact impact on the Moon analyzed for future missions September 12, 1959 heliocentric crashed on the Moon successful impact carefully planned mission 12 September 1959 impact the Moon impact mission extensively documented mission |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
gptkb:CEO
1 day approximately 1 day less than 24 hours |
| gptkbp:movement |
direct trajectory to the Moon
|
| gptkbp:operational_area |
short
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
|
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
gptkb:CEO
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:CEO
direct trajectory to the Moon |
| gptkbp:power_output |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Luna_1
|
| gptkbp:provides_information_on |
gptkb:battle
scientific data about the Moon cosmic ray measurements scientific data about the Moon's environment |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
celebrated as a triumph of science
|
| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
funded by Soviet government
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
gptkb:battle
recognized as a major achievement in space exploration |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
lunar geology
|
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
measure magnetic fields
study cosmic rays analyze solar wind investigate lunar magnetic field study the Moon's surface measure cosmic radiation levels test impact dynamics |
| gptkbp:seating_capacity |
gptkb:musician
|
| gptkbp:services |
impact the Moon
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first human-made object to reach the Moon
first human-made object to reach another celestial body |
| gptkbp:specifies |
equipped with scientific instruments
designed for high-speed impact |
| gptkbp:speed |
not applicable
|
| gptkbp:status |
crashed on the Moon
crashed on Moon |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:theorem
gptkb:battle first human-made object to reach the Moon |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Luna_3
|
| gptkbp:team |
Soviet engineers and scientists
|
| gptkbp:type |
impactor
|
| gptkbp:weight |
390 kg
1,200 kg |