Luna Ascent Stage (NPO Lavochkin)
The Luna Ascent Stage is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by NPO Lavochkin. It undertook its inaugural launch on 09/21/1970.
Ascent stage of the lunar lander used for the Soviet Luna sample return missions.
Luna Ascent Stage Specifications
Luna Ascent Stage Launch Record
| Total Launches | 3 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
Manufacturer
NPO Lavochkin (LA)
Program
Exploration: Luna
The Luna program was a series of robotic spacecraft missions sent to the Moon by the Soviet Union between 1959 and 1976. The program accomplished many firsts in space exploration, including first flyby of the Moon, first impact of the Moon and first photos of the far side of the Moon. Each mission was designed as either an orbiter or lander. They also performed many experiments, studying the Moon's chemical composition, gravity, temperature, and radiation.