Vintage Sept 14 1959 SOVIET ROCKET HITS MOON New York Times NEWSPAPER Luna 2

Vintage, Complete Original Newspaper…

Sept 14, 1959

Luna 2 SOVIET ROCKET HITS MOON

New York Times NEWSPAPER

50 pages.

Measures 23” x 15” open. 2 sections. Issued folded.

Some history:

On September 14, 1959, the Soviet Union achieved a significant milestone in the space race when their Luna 2 spacecraft became the first human-made object to reach the moon, marking a major victory for Soviet space exploration. The event took place during a period of intense Cold War competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, with both superpowers vying for dominance in space technology. Luna 2’s successful impact on the lunar surface demonstrated Soviet technological prowess and increased geopolitical tensions, as the U.S. sought to catch up in the race to space.

CONDITION:

Excellent, vintage pre-owned condition. Complete. Some page edges / folds are chipped, but paper is overall well preserved. Cover is clean, some tears at folds. Some discoloration to edges. See photos for details.

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