Statements (173)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:spacecraft
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| gptkbp:academic_programs |
Soviet engineers
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| gptkbp:advertising |
widely reported in global news
|
| gptkbp:analysis |
completed
|
| gptkbp:challenges |
developed new technologies for space travel
overcame communication difficulties |
| gptkbp:collaboration |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Soviet_space_program part of Soviet space program |
| gptkbp:communication |
gptkb:radio_station
|
| gptkbp:communication_system |
gptkb:radio_station
|
| gptkbp:community_feedback |
welcomed as a major achievement
|
| 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:control_system |
gptkb:Moscow
autonomous automatic control system |
| gptkbp:crew |
uncrewed
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature and media
symbol of space race achievements |
| gptkbp:data_return |
yes
scientific data about the Moon cosmic ray measurements scientific data about the Moon's environment |
| gptkbp:data_transmission |
gptkb:Telehealth_Services
|
| gptkbp:data_type |
scientific data
radiation measurements magnetic field measurements cosmic ray measurements |
| gptkbp:design |
gptkb:Luna
gptkb:Luna_spacecraft_series unmanned spacecraft spherical spacecraft |
| gptkbp:design_purpose |
study the Moon
|
| gptkbp:events |
September 12, 1959
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| gptkbp:first_human-made_object |
to impact the Moon
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| gptkbp:first_human-made_object_to_impact |
gptkb:the_Moon
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Luna_3
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| gptkbp:funding |
funded by Soviet government
|
| gptkbp:has_achieved |
first human-made object to reach the Moon
impact on the Moon |
| gptkbp:has_programs |
gptkb:Luna_program
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
paved the way for future lunar missions
contributed to understanding of cosmic rays |
| 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_processing |
no
|
| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:significant
gptkb:Moon gptkb:true gptkb:the_Moon vertical Moon's surface contributed to understanding of lunar environment near the Moon's equator over 3 km/s 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:impact_coordinates |
0.8° S 0.5° E
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| gptkbp:impact_observation |
observed by ground-based telescopes
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| gptkbp:innovation |
advanced spacecraft technology
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
future space exploration missions
inspired the Apollo program inspired subsequent space exploration efforts |
| gptkbp:instrumentation |
gptkb:scientific_instruments
|
| gptkbp:international_recognition |
yes
recognized as a major achievement in space exploration |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:landed_on_date |
September 12, 1959
|
| gptkbp:landing_distance |
gptkb:Moon
|
| gptkbp:landing_site |
Moon surface
|
| gptkbp:launch_date |
gptkb:1959
September 12, 1959 00:00 UTC 12 September 1959 |
| gptkbp:launch_event |
success
|
| gptkbp:launch_mass |
390 kg
|
| gptkbp:launch_site |
gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
|
| gptkbp:launch_vehicle |
gptkb:Vostok_rocket
gptkb:Vostok_8_K72_K |
| gptkbp:launch_window |
gptkb:1959
|
| gptkbp:launched |
gptkb:Gagarin's_Launch_Complex
gptkb:Soviet_Union September 12, 1959 involved extensive testing |
| gptkbp:launched_in |
September 12, 1959
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future lunar missions
paved the way for future lunar exploration missions |
| gptkbp:mass |
390 kg
|
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:Moscow
gptkb:Luna_1 no completed conducted successful planned for several years impact on the Moon analyzed for future missions September 12, 1959 crashed on the Moon successful impact carefully planned mission 12 September 1959 impact the Moon extensively documented mission |
| gptkbp:mission_duration |
gptkb:N/_A
1 day approximately 1 day less than 24 hours |
| gptkbp:mission_type |
impact
lunar impact impact mission |
| gptkbp:movement |
direct trajectory to the Moon
|
| gptkbp:operational_status |
decommissioned
|
| gptkbp:operational_use |
short
|
| gptkbp:orbit_type |
heliocentric orbit
heliocentric |
| gptkbp:orbital_altitude |
heliocentric orbit
10.7 km/s |
| gptkbp:orbital_inclination |
gptkb:N/_A
|
| gptkbp:orbital_period |
gptkb:N/_A
direct trajectory to the Moon |
| gptkbp:payload_capacity |
gptkb:scientific_instruments
|
| gptkbp:post_impact_status |
remains on the Moon
|
| gptkbp:power_source |
solar panels
|
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Luna_1
|
| gptkbp:primary_mission |
gptkb:Luna_3
|
| gptkbp:public_reaction |
celebrated as a triumph of science
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| 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:scientific_instruments |
gptkb:cosmic_ray_detector
gptkb:magnetometer micrometeorite detector impact sensors solar wind detector |
| gptkbp:service |
impact the Moon
|
| gptkbp:significance |
first human-made object to reach the Moon
first human-made object to reach another celestial body |
| gptkbp:specification |
equipped with scientific instruments
designed for high-speed impact |
| gptkbp:speed |
not applicable
|
| gptkbp:status |
crashed on the Moon
crashed on Moon |
| gptkbp:success |
gptkb:true
yes 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 |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:NASA |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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