# sm174 Luna-1 First successful Moon shot 1959

Metal exclusive model of Luna-1 on wooden base.Height of model-15 cm. Luna-1 is a first in the world space aparatus launched to the Moon area january 2, 1959.Travelling near the Moon on 4 january, 1959 Luna-1 came outside Earth gravity and became a first artificualr satellite of Sun. Weight of original Luna-1 was 1472 kg with 361.3 kg weight of onboard container with scientific equipment.Luna-1 first reached second space speed.In world`s press Luna-1 received a name `Dream`. This is important historic model for serious collection. Availability and price check by e-mail or call please.