Luna 2 landing site on the Moon Map
Luna 2 landing site
| Feature type | Landing Site |
| Size (km) | 350 |
| Coordinates (latitude, longitude) | 29.1, 0 |
Luna 2 was the first human-made object to reach the Moon. It impacted the lunar surface east of Mare Imbrium, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. The mission demonstrated that the Soviet Union had the technology to reach the Moon, and it provided valuable data about the lunar environment.
Moon Surface Features Facing Earth
Dark basaltic plain where Apollo 11 landed in 1969, known as the 'Sea of Tranquility'.
A dark plain called the 'Sea of Fertility,' visible from Earth with a telescope or binoculars.
Mare Serenitatis
Sea
Round, dark plain adjacent to Mare Tranquillitatis, formed by ancient volcanic activity.
Luna 2 landing site
Landing Site
Soviet spacecraft, first human-made object to impact the Moon in 1959.
Apollo 11 landing site
Landing Site
First crewed Moon landing in 1969; Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on Mare Tranquillitatis.
Apollo 14 landing site
Landing Site
1971 mission landing near Fra Mauro, a hilly region from Imbrium impact.
Apollo 15 landing site
Landing Site
1971 mission to Hadley Rille near Apennine Mountains; first use of lunar rover.
We acknowledge the resources provided by
Solar System Scope
for high-resolution planetary textures, and the
Gazetteer of Planetary Nomenclature
for official planetary naming data. We remain responsible for any errors in their use.