sep 12, 1959 - Luna 2
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Luna 2 was the USSR's second attempt at the moon. but this time it works. all signals fell silent meaning it hit the moon hard and busted. the Luna 2 weighed 860.24 pounds and was launched by a Sapwood SS-4 with a longer upper stage.
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