Saturday, September 28, 2024

Luna 19 launched 1971


Luna 19, launched September 28, 1971 by the Soviet Union, was sent to the moon to carry out studies of gravitational fields, the radiation environment, and solar wind. Luna 19 entered a parking orbit around Earth and headed toward the moon October 2. 

Luna 19 studied the moon until contact was lost November 1, 1972.

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