MAN MADE OBJECTS ON THE MOON

Non-exhaustive list of artificial objects that have reached the surface of the Moon. Details of the equipment left by the Apollo crews are displayed in specific tables, please see the Manned Missions section.

Over 3,000 artificial objects have been identified, including the manned landings hardware.

COSPAR IDname typemissionquantity on surfacemassstatusdate/epoch (UTC)
1959 XI 1 (1959-014A)Ye-1A No.7Lunar impact probeLUNA 2scatteredEOM, impactSeptember 13, 1959
1959 XI 1 (1959-014A)7.5 CM + 12CM PENNANTS SPHERESCommemorative itemsLUNA 2?fixed to the probe, shattered before impact?September 13, 1959
1959 XI (1959-014C)BLOK-E (RO-5) + PENNANTS SPHEREBooster (3rd stage)LUNA 2scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 13, 1959
1960 XI (1959-014C)PENNANTS SPHERECommemorative itemsLUNA 2scatteredfixed to the boosterSeptember 13, 1959
1962 MU 1 (1962-012A)RANGER 4 + BE-3 + LANDER PACKAGE #13Lunar impact probe + landing capsule + retro motorRANGER 4scatteredtechnical failure before impactApril 26, 1962
1964-007ARANGER 6Lunar impact probeRANGER 6scatteredtechnical failure before impactFebruary 2, 1964
1964-041ARANGER 7Lunar impact probeRANGER 7scatteredEOM, impactJuly 31, 1964
1965-010ARANGER 8Lunar impact probeRANGER 8scatteredEOM, impactFebruary 20, 1965
1965-023ARANGER 9Lunar impact probeRANGER 9scatteredEOM, impactMarch 24, 1965
1965-036ACRUISE MODULE No.1Astro-navigation equipmentLUNA 5?discarded?May 12, 1965
1965-036ACRUISE MODULE No.2Radio equipment & altimeterLUNA 5?discarded?May 12, 1965
1965-036ALANDER THERMAL SHROUDThermal coverLUNA 5?discarded?May 12, 1965
1965-036AYe-6 No.10 (KTDU-5A) + Ye-6 No.10 SALunar cruise bus + landerLUNA 5scatteredcrashedMay 12, 1965
1965-036APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 5scatteredfixed to the landerMay 12, 1965
1965-077AYe-6 No.11 (KTDU-5A) + CRUISE MODULES + Ye-6 No.8 SALunar cruise bus + landerLUNA 7scatteredcrashedOctober 7, 1965
1965-077APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 7scatteredfixed to the landerOctober 7, 1965
1965-099ACRUISE MODULE No.1Astro-navigation equipmentLUNA 8scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 6, 1965
1965-099ACRUISE MODULE No.2Radio equipment & altimeterLUNA 8scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 6, 1965
1965-099ALANDER THERMAL SHROUDThermal coverLUNA 8scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 6, 1965
1965-099AYe-6 No.12 (KTDU-5A) + Ye-6 No.11 SALunar cruise bus + landerLUNA 8scatteredcrashedDecember 6, 1965
1965-099APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 8scatteredfixed to the landerDecember 6, 1965
1966-006ACRUISE MODULE No.1Astro-navigation equipmentLUNA 9scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ACRUISE MODULE No.2Radio equipment & altimeterLUNA 9scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ALANDER THERMAL SHROUDThermal coverLUNA 9scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ASURFACE CONTACT PROBE5 m boomLUNA 91?broke upon landing?February 3, 1966
1966-006AYe-6M No.202/Ye-6 No.13 (KTDU-5A)Lunar cruise busLUNA 91discarded, hard landingFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ALANDING CUSHIONSAirbagsLUNA 92ejected on the surfaceFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006AYe-6M No.202 SA/Ye-6M No.13 SA)Lunar landerLUNA 91landed, EOM, defunctFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 92?fixed to the landerFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ASTRAPStrapLUNA 91on the surface next to the probeFebruary 3, 1966
1966-006ADEBRISDebrisLUNA 9?on the surface next to the probeFebruary 3, 1966
1966-027ECRUISE MODULE No.1Astro-navigation equipmentLUNA 10?discarded, impact assumedApril 3, 1966
1966-027FCRUISE MODULE No.2Radio equipment & altimeterLUNA 10?discarded, impact assumedApril 3, 1966
1966-027DYe-6S No.206 (KTDU-5A)Lunar cruise busLUNA 10?discarded, impact assumedApril 3, 1966
1966-027AYe-6S No.206 ISLLunar orbiterLUNA 10?EOM, impact assumedMay 30, 1966
1966-027APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 10?fixed to the orbiterMay 30, 1966
1966-045AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 1scattereddiscarded, impactJune 2, 1966
1966-045ASTAR-37 (TE-M-364-1)Booster (retro)SURVEYOR 1scattereddiscarded, impactJune 2, 1966
1966-045ASURVEYOR SC-1Lunar landerSURVEYOR 11landed, EOM, defunctJune 2, 1966
1966-073ALUNAR ORBITER ALunar orbiterLUNAR ORBITER 1scatteredEOM, impactOctober 29, 1966
1966-078AYe-6LF No.101 (KTDU-5A) + CRUISE MODULESLunar orbiterLUNA 11?EOM, impact assumedOctober 1, 1966
1966-078APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 11?fixed to the orbiterOctober 1, 1966
1966-084AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 2scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 23, 1966
1966-084ASURVEYOR SC-2 + STAR-37Lunar lander + booster (retro)SURVEYOR 2scatteredcrashedSeptember 23, 1966
1966-094AYe-6LF No.102 (KTDU-5A) + CRUISE MODULESLunar orbiterLUNA 12?EOM, impact assumedJanuary 19, 1967
1966-094APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 12?fixed to the orbiterJanuary 19, 1967
1966-100ALUNAR ORBITER BLunar orbiterLUNAR ORBITER 2scatteredEOM, impactOctober 11, 1967
1966-116ACRUISE MODULE No.1Astro-navigation equipmentLUNA 13scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 24, 1966
1966-116ACRUISE MODULE No.2Radio equipment & altimeterLUNA 13scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 24, 1966
1966-116ALANDER THERMAL SHROUDThermal coverLUNA 13scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 24, 1966
1966-116ASURFACE CONTACT PROBE5 m boomLUNA 131broke upon landing?December 24, 1966
1966-116AYe-6M No.205/Ye-6 No.14 (KTDU-5A)Lunar cruise busLUNA 131discarded, hard landingDecember 24, 1966
1966-116ALANDING CUSHIONSAirbagsLUNA 132ejected on the surfaceDecember 24, 1966
1966-116AYe-6M No.205 SALunar landerLUNA 131landed, EOM, defunctDecember 28, 1966
1966-116APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 132?fixed to the landerDecember 28, 1966
1966-116AGAMMA-RAY SOIL DENSITOMETER (PLOTNOMER)Scientific instrumentLUNA 131fixed to the lander, set on the surface?December 28, 1966
1966-116APrOP-V SOIL PENETROMETER (GRUNTOMER, GR-1 EXPERIMENT)Scientific instrumentLUNA 131fixed to the lander, set on the surface?December 28, 1966
1966-116ASOIL-PENETRATING PROBEScientific instrumentLUNA 131fixed to the lander, forced into the surfaceDecember 28, 1966
1966-116ADEBRISDebrisLUNA 13?on the surface next to the probeDecember 28, 1966
1967-008ALUNAR ORBITER CLunar orbiterLUNAR ORBITER 3scatteredEOM, impactOctober 9, 1967
1967-035AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 3scattereddiscarded, impactApril 20, 1967
1967-035ASTAR-37 (TE-364-5)Booster (retro)SURVEYOR 3scattereddiscarded, impactApril 20, 1967
1967-035ASURVEYOR SC-3Lunar landerSURVEYOR 31landed, EOM, defunctApril 20, 1967
1967-041ALUNAR ORBITER DLunar orbiterLUNAR ORBITER 4scatteredEOM, impactOctober 31, 1967
1967-068AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 4scattereddiscarded, impactJuly 17, 1967
1967-068ASURVEYOR SC-4 + STAR-37Lunar lander + booster (retro)SURVEYOR 4scatteredcrashedJuly 17, 1967
1967-070CSTAR 13 (TE-M-458)Insertion motorExplorer 35?discarded, impact assumedJuly 21, 1973
1967-070AIMP-E (AIMP 2)Lunar orbiterExplorer 35?EOM, impact assumedJune 24, 1973
1967-075ALUNAR ORBITER ELunar orbiterLUNAR ORBITER 5scatteredEOM, impactJanuary 31, 1968
1967-084AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 5scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 11, 1967
1967-084ASTAR-37 (TE-364-1)Booster (retro)SURVEYOR 5scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 11, 1967
1967-084ASURVEYOR SC-5Lunar landerSURVEYOR 51landed, EOM, defunctSeptember 11, 1967
1967-084AALPHA-SCATTERING INSTRUMENT (SPECTROMETER)Scientific instrumentSURVEYOR 51fixed to the lander, set on the surface?September 11, 1967
1967-112AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 6scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 10, 1967
1967-112ASTAR-37 (TE-364-1)Booster (retro)SURVEYOR 6scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 10, 1967
1967-112ASURVEYOR SC-6Lunar landerSURVEYOR 61landed, EOM, defunctNovember 10, 1967
1967-112AALPHA-SCATTERING INSTRUMENT (SPECTROMETER)Scientific instrumentSURVEYOR 61fixed to the lander, left on the surface, tilted on a sideNovember 10, 1967
1968-001AALTITUDE MARKING RADARRadar antennaSURVEYOR 7scattereddiscarded, impactJanuary 10, 1968
1968-001ASTAR-37 TE-364-5)Booster (retro)SURVEYOR 7scattereddiscarded, impactJanuary 10, 1968
1968-001ASURVEYOR SC-7Lunar landerSURVEYOR 71landed, EOM, defunctJanuary 10, 1968
1968-001ASMSS (SOIL MECHANICS SURFACE SAMPLER)Extendable arm scoopSURVEYOR 71fixed to the lander, set on the surface?January 10, 1968
1968-001AALPHA-SCATTERING INSTRUMENT (SPECTROMETER)Scientific instrumentSURVEYOR 71fixed to the lander, set on the surface?January 10, 1968
1968-027AYe-6LS No.113 (KTDU-5A) + CRUISE MODULESLunar orbiterLUNA 14?EOM, impact assumedJune 24, 1968
1968-027APENNANTS?Commemorative itemsLUNA 14?fixed to the orbiterJune 24, 1968
1969-043DLM-4 DPS SNOOPY Lunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 10scatteredEOM, impactMay 22, 1969
1969-058ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 15scattereddiscarded, impactJuly 21, 1969
1969-058ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 15scattereddiscarded, impactJuly 21, 1969
1969-058AYe-8-5 No.401 (KTDU-417) + Ye-8-5 No.401 VS (KRD-61) + Ye-8-5 No.401 VALunar lander + ascent stage + lunar sample return capsuleLUNA 15scatteredcrashedJuly 21, 1969
1969-058APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 15scatteredfixed to the landerJuly 21, 1969
1969-059DLM-5 DPS EAGLELunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 11see APOLLO 11 tablelanded, EOM, defunctJuly 20, 1969
1969-059CEASEPScientific instrumentsAPOLLO 11see APOLLO 11 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctJuly 21, 1969
1969-059CLM-5 APS EAGLELunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 11?EOM, impact assumed
1969-059CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 11scatteredleft inside LM-5 ascent stage
1969-099DLM-6 DPS INTREPIDLunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 12see APOLLO 12 tablelanded, EOM, defunctNovember 19, 1969
1969-099CALSEP 1 (ALSEP A-1)Scientific instrumentsAPOLLO 12see APOLLO 12 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctNovember 19, 1969
1969-099CLM-6 APS INTREPIDLunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 12scatteredEOM, impactNovember 20, 1969
1969-099CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 12scatteredleft inside LM-6 ascent stageNovember 20, 1969
1970-029BS-IVB SA-508Booster (3rd stage)APOLLO 13scattereddiscarded, impactApril 15, 1970
1970-072ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 16scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 20, 1970
1970-072ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 16scattereddiscarded, impactSeptember 20, 1970
1970-072AYe-8-5 No.406 (KTDU-417) + PENNANTSLunar landerLUNA 161landed, EOM, defunctSeptember 20, 1970
1970-072APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 162?fixed to the landerSeptember 20, 1970
1970-072ACAMERAS DUST COVERSDust coversLUNA 162?ejected on the surface?September 20, 1970
1970-072ASURFACE SAMPLING DRILLRobotic arm surface drillLUNA 161?fixed to the lander, set on the surface?September 20, 1970
1970-095ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 17, 1970
1970-095ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 17, 1970
1970-095AYe-8 No.203 (KTDU-417) + PENNANTSLunar landerLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)1landed, EOM, defunctNovember 17, 1970
1970-095ACAMERAS DUST COVERSDust coversLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)2?ejected on the surface?November 17, 1970
1970-095A8EL No.203 LUNOKHOD 1 ROVERLunar roverLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)1deployed on the surface, EOM, defunctNovember 17, 1970
1970-095APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)2?fixed to the roverNovember 17, 1970
1970-095AROVER SOIL PENETROMETERScientific instrumentLUNA 17 (LUNOKHOD 1)1?fixed to the rover, set on the surface?November 17, 1970
1971-008BS-IVB SA-509Booster (3rd stage)APOLLO 14scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 4, 1971
1971-008DLM-8 DPS ANTARESLunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 14see APOLLO 14 tablelanded, EOM, defunctFebruary 5, 1971
1971-008CALSEP 3Scientific instrumentsAPOLLO 14see APOLLO 14 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctFebruary 5, 1971
1971-008CLM-8 APS ANTARESLunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 14scatteredEOM, impactFebruary 7, 1971
1971-008CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 14scatteredleft inside LM-8 ascent stageFebruary 7, 1971
1971-063BS-IVB SA-510Booster (3rd stage)APOLLO 15scattereddiscarded, impactJuly 29, 1971
1971-063ASIM BAY PANELSM-112 sector 1 panelAPOLLO 15?discarded, impact assumedJuly 29, 1971
1971-063DLM-10 DPS FALCONLunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 15see APOLLO 15 tablelanded, EOM, defunctJuly 30, 1971
1971-063CALSEP 4Scientific instrumentsAPOLLO 15see APOLLO 15 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctJuly 31, 1971
1971-063CLRV-1Lunar roverAPOLLO 15see APOLLO 15 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctJuly 31, 1971
1971-063CLM-10 APS FALCONLunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 15scatteredEOM, impactAugust 3, 1971
1971-063CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 15scatteredleft inside LM-10 ascent stageAugust 3, 1971
1971-063CPFS-1 SPRING RELEASE MECHANISMEjection systemAPOLLO 15?discarded, impact assumedAugust 4, 1971
1971-063DPFS-1 (PARTICULES AND FIELDS SUB-SATELLITE)Lunar orbit scientific subsatelliteAPOLLO 15?EOM, impact assumedAugust 4, 1971
1971-073ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 18scattereddiscarded, hard landingSeptember 11, 1971
1971-073ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 18scattereddiscarded, hard landingSeptember 11, 1971
1971-073AYe-8-5 No.407 (KTDU-417) + Ye-8-5 No.407 VS (KRD-61) + Ye-8-5 No.407 VA + PENNANTSLunar lander + ascent stage + lunar sample return capsuleLUNA 18scatteredcrashedSeptember 11, 1971
1971-073APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 18scatteredfixed to the landerSeptember 11, 1971
1971-082AYe-8LS No.202 (KTDU-417) + CRUISE MODULES + PENNANTSLunar orbiterLUNA 19?EOM, impact assumedNovember 1, 1972
1971-082APENNANTS?Commemorative itemsLUNA 19?fixed to the orbiterNovember 1, 1972
1972-007ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 20scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 21, 1972
1972-007ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 20scattereddiscarded, impactFebruary 21, 1972
1972-007AYe-8-5 No.408 (KTDU-417) + PENNANTSLunar landerLUNA 201landed, EOM, defunctFebruary 21, 1972
1972-007APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 202?fixed to the landerFebruary 21, 1972
1972-007ACAMERAS DUST COVERSDust coversLUNA 202?ejected on the surface?February 21, 1972
1972-007ASURFACE SAMPLING DRILLRobotic arm surface drillLUNA 201?fixed to the lander, set on the surface?February 21, 1972
1972-031BS-IVB SA-511Booster (3rd stage)APOLLO 16scattereddiscarded, impactApril 19, 1972
1972-031ASIM BAY PANELSM-113 sector 1 panelAPOLLO 16?discarded, impact assumedApril 19, 1972
1972-031DLM-11 DPS ORIONLunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 16see APOLLO 16 tablelanded, EOM, defunctApril 21, 1972
1972-031CALSEP 5Scientific instrumentsAPOLLO 16see APOLLO 16 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctApril 21, 1972
1972-031CLRV-2Lunar roverAPOLLO 16see APOLLO 16 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctApril 21, 1972
1972-031CLM-11 APS ORIONLunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 16?EOM, impact assumed
1972-031CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 16scatteredleft inside LM-11 ascent stage
1972-031CMASS SPECTROMETER 7.3-M BOOMSIM S165 experiment elementAPOLLO 16?discarded, impact assumedApril 24, 1972
1972-031CPFS-2 SPRING RELEASE MECHANISMEjection systemAPOLLO 16?discarded, impact assumedApril 24, 1972
1972-031DPFS-2 (PARTICULES AND FIELDS SUB-SATELLITE)Lunar orbit scientific subsatelliteAPOLLO 16scatteredEOM, impactMay 29, 1972
1972-096BS-IVB SA-512Booster (3rd stage)APOLLO 17scattereddiscarded, impactDecember 10, 1972
1972-096ASIM BAY PANELSM-114 sector 1 panelAPOLLO 17?discarded, impact assumedDecember 10, 1972
1972-096DLM-12 DPS CHALLENGERLunar Module Descent StageAPOLLO 17see APOLLO 17 tablelanded, EOM, defunctDecember 11, 1972
1972-096CALSEP 6Scientific instrumentsAPOLLO 17see APOLLO 17 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctDecember 11, 1972
1972-096CLRV-3Lunar roverAPOLLO 17see APOLLO 17 tabledeployed on the surface, EOM, defunctDecember 11, 1972
1972-096CLM-12 APS CHALLENGERLunar Module Ascent Stage + CM docking ringAPOLLO 17scatteredEOM, impactDecember 15, 1972
1972-096CMISCELLANEOUS ITEMSVarious items and gearAPOLLO 17scatteredleft inside LM-12 ascent stageDecember 15, 1972
1973-001ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)scattereddiscarded, impactJanuary 15, 1973
1973-001ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)scattereddiscarded, impactJanuary 15, 1973
1973-001AYe-8 No.204 (KTDU-417) + PENNANTSLunar landerLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)1landed, EOM, defunctJanuary 15, 1973
1973-001ACAMERAS DUST COVERSDust coversLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)3?ejected on the surface?January 15, 1973
1973-001A8EL No.204 LUNOKHOD 2 ROVERLunar roverLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)1deployed on the surface, EOM, defunctJanuary 15, 1973
1973-001APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)2?fixed to the roverJanuary 15, 1973
1973-001AROVER SOIL PENETROMETERScientific instrumentLUNA 21 (LUNOKHOD 2)1?fixed to the rover, set on the surface?January 15, 1973
1973-039ESTAR-37DBooster (3rd stage)EXPLORER 49?discarded, impact assumedJune 15, 1973
1973-039DSTAR-17Booster (insertion)EXPLORER 49?discarded, impact assumedJune 15, 1973
1973-039HVCPS (VELOCITY CONTROL PROPULSION SYSTEM)RetrosEXPLORER 49?discarded, impact assumedJune 15, 1973
1973-039ARAE-B (RAE-2)Lunar orbiterEXPLORER 49?EOM, impact assumedAugust 15, 1977
1974-037AYe-8LS No.206 (KTDU-417) + CRUISE MODULES + PENNANTSLunar orbiterLUNA 22?EOM, impact assumedNovember 5, 1975
1974-037APENNANTS?Commemorative itemsLUNA 22?fixed to the orbiterNovember 5, 1975
1974-084ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 23scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 6, 1974
1974-084ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 23scattereddiscarded, impactNovember 6, 1974
1974-084AYe-8-5M No.410 (KTDU-417) + Ye-8-5M No.410 VS (KRD-61) + Ye-8-5M No.410 VA + PENNANTSLunar lander + ascent stage + lunar sample return capsuleLUNA 231tipped over at landing, LOS, defunctNovember 9, 1974
1974-084ADEBRIS?Debris?LUNA 23?fell on the surface?November 9, 1974
1974-084APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 232?fixed to the landerNovember 9, 1974
1976-081ASIDE BACKPACK No.1Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 24scattereddiscarded, impactAugust 18, 1976
1976-081ASIDE BACKPACK No.2Avionics box + 2x propellant tanks + 2x nitrogen tanksLUNA 24scattereddiscarded, impactAugust 18, 1976
1976-081AYe-8-5M No.413 (KTDU-417) + PENNANTSLunar landerLUNA 241landed, EOM, defunctAugust 18, 1976
1976-081APENNANTSCommemorative itemsLUNA 242?fixed to the landerAugust 18, 1976
1976-081ACAMERAS DUST COVERSDust coversLUNA 242?ejected on the surface?August 18, 1976
1976-081ASURFACE SAMPLING DRILLRobotic arm surface drillLUNA 241?fixed to the lander, set on the surface?August 18, 1976
1990-007AHITENLunar probeHITEN (MUSES A)scatteredEOM, impactApril 10, 1993
1998-001ALUNAR PROSPECTOR (LM-100 BUS)Lunar orbiterLUNAR PROSPECTOR (DISCOVERY 3)scatteredEOM, impactJuly 31, 1999
1998-001ACELESTIS MEMORIAL SPACEFLIGHT #2 (LUNA SERVICE #1, LUNA 01 FLIGHT, EUGENE SHOEMAKER)Burial ashes space capsuleLUNAR PROSPECTOR (DISCOVERY 3)scatteredfixed to the orbiterJuly 31, 1999
2003-043CSMART-1Lunar orbiterSMART-1scatteredEOM, impactSeptember 3, 2006
2007-039ASELENE (KAGUYA)Lunar orbiterSELENE (SELENOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING EXPLORER) scatteredEOM, impactJune 10, 2009
2007-039BOKINA RSAT (RSTAR)Relay subsatelliteSELENE (SELENOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING EXPLORER) scatteredEOM, impactFebruary 12, 2009
2007-039COUNA VRAD (VSTAR)VLBI subsatellite SELENE (SELENOLOGICAL AND ENGINEERING EXPLORER) ?EOM, impact assumed
2007-051ADFH-3A BUSLunar orbiterCHANG'E 1scatteredEOM, impactMarch 1, 2009
2008-052AMIP (MOON IMPACT PROBE)Lunar impact probeCHANDRAYAAN-1scatteredEOM, impactNovember 14, 2008
2009-031CLCROSS EDUS (EARTH DEPARTURE UPPER STAGE - CENTAUR-5-SEC AV-20)Booster (2nd stage)/Lunar impact probeLRO/LCROSSscatteredEOM, impactOctober 9, 2009
2009-031BLCROSS S-S/C (SHEPHERDING SPACECRAFT)Lunar probeLRO/LCROSSscatteredEOM, impactOctober 9, 2009
2011-046AGRAIL-A EBBLunar orbiterGRAIL (DISCOVERY 11)scatteredEOM, impactDecember 17, 2012
2011-046BGRAIL-B FLOWLunar orbiterGRAIL (DISCOVERY 11)scatteredEOM, impactDecember 17, 2012
2013-047BSTAR-48BVBooster (4th stage)LADEE?discarded, impact assumed
2013-047CSTAR-37FMBooster (insertion)LADEE?discarded, impact assumed
2013-047ALADEE (LUNAR ATMOSPHERE AND DUST ENVIRONMENT EXPLORER)Lunar orbiterLADEEscatteredEOM, impactApril 18, 2014
2013-070ALLV (LUNAR LANDING VEHICULE) + LUT + EUVLunar lander + ultraviolet telescope and cameraCHANG'E 31landed, activeDecember 14, 2013
2013-070ALSEV (LUNAR SURFACE EXPLORATION VEHICULE) YUTU ROVERLunar roverCHANG'E 31deployed on the surface, EOM, defunctAugust 3, 2016
2013-070AAPXS (ALPHA PARTICLE X-RAY SPECTROMETER)Scientific instrumentCHANG'E 31?fixed to the rover, set on the surface?August 3, 2016
2014-065BH-18 (YF-75) #Y12Booster (3rd stage) + CHANG'E 5-T1scatteredEOM, impactMarch 4, 2022
2014-065B4M (MANFRED MEMORIAL MOON MISSION)Amateur radio beacon + ionizing radiation dosimeterCHANG'E 5-T1scatteredfixed to the boosterMarch 4, 2022
2014-065B??CHANG'E 5-T1scatteredfixed to the boosterMarch 4, 2022
2018-103ALLV (LUNAR LANDING VEHICULE)Lunar landerCHANG'E 41landed, activeJanuary 3, 2019
2018-103ALUNAR MICRO ECOSYSTEMScientific instrumentCHANG'E 41fixed to the lander, EOM, defunctJanuary 16, 2019
2018-103CLSEV (LUNAR SURFACE EXPLORATION VEHICULE) YUTU 2 ROVERLunar roverCHANG'E 41deployed on the surface, activeJanuary 3, 2019
2019-009BSPACEIL LUNAR LANDERLunar landerBERESHEET scatteredcrashedApril 11, 2019
2019-009BTARDIGRADE CAPSULEScientific instrumentBERESHEET scatteredfixed to the landerApril 11, 2019
2019-009BTHE ARCH MISSION FOUNDATION LUNAR LIBRARY IDigital time capsuleBERESHEET scatteredfixed to the landerApril 11, 2019
2018-045CLONGJIANG-2 (DSLWP A2)Microsatellite lunar orbiterQUEQIAO (CHANG'E 4 RELAY)?EOM, impactJuly 31, 2019
2019-042AVIKRAM LANDER CRAFT (LC) + PRAGYAN ROVERLunar lander + lunar roverCHANDRAYAAN-2scatteredcrashedSeptember 6, 2019
2020-087CZHUOLU QILunar lander descent stageCHANG'E 51landed, EOM, defunctDecember 1, 2020
2020-087ALIANJE ZHIJIAOrbiter to lander adapterCHANG'E 5?discarded, impact assumedDecember 2, 2020
2020-087DDEBRIS?Debris?CHANG'E 5?blown off at lift-off?December 3, 2020
2020-087DSHANGSHENG QI + JIAOHUI DUIJE JIGOULunar lander ascent stage + docking mechanismCHANG'E 5scatteredEOM, impactDecember 7, 2020
2022-168AHAKUTO-R M1 + EMIRATES LUNAR MISSION RASHID ROVER + SORA-QLunar lander + lunar roversHAKUTO-R M1scatteredcrashedApril 25, 2023
2022-168ASOLID-STATE BATTERYTechnology demonstratorHAKUTO-R M1scatteredfixed to the landerApril 25, 2023
2022-168AHAKUTO-M-DISK + CROWFUNDING NAME PLATECommemorative itemsHAKUTO-R M1scatteredfixed to the landerApril 25, 2023
2023-098CVIKRAM-2 LANDER CRAFT (LC)Lunar landerCHANDRAYAAN-31landed, EOM, defunctSeptember 22, 2023
2023-098CCHASTE (CHANDRAS SURFACE THERMOPHYSICAL EXPERIMENT)Scientific instrumentCHANDRAYAAN-31fixed to the lander, set on the surfaceSeptember 22, 2023
2023-098CILSA (INSTRUMENT FOR LUNAR SEISMIC ACTIVITY)Scientific instrumentCHANDRAYAAN-31fixed to the lander, set on the surfaceSeptember 22, 2023
2023-098DPRAGYAN-2 ROVERLunar roverCHANDRAYAAN-31deployed on the surface, EOM, defunctSeptember 22, 2023
2023-118AYe-8-5M No.414 (KTDU-417?) + PENNANTS?Lunar landerLUNA 25 (LUNA-GLOB LANDER)scatteredcrashedAugust 19, 2023
2023-118APENNANTS?Commemorative itemsLUNA 25 (LUNA-GLOB LANDER)scatteredfixed to the landerAugust 19, 2023
2023-137DOME MX (ORBIT MANEUVER ENGINE MINUS X /RIGHT HAND SIDE) NOZZLEEngine nozzleSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)1?broke and fell on the surfaceJanuary 19, 2024
2023-137DOME MX (ORBIT MANEUVER ENGINE MINUS X /RIGHT HAND SIDE) DEBRISDebrisSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)3?fell on the surfaceJanuary 19, 2024
2023-137ILEV-1 (LUNAR EXURSION VEHICLE-1)Lunar roverSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)1ejected on the surface, EOM, defunctJanuary 25, 2024
2023-137JLEV-2 COVERDust coverSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)1ejected on the surfaceJanuary 19, 2024
2023-137JLEV-2 (LUNAR EXURSION VEHICLE-2), SORA-QLunar roverSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)1ejected on the surface, EOM, defunctJanuary 25, 2024
2023-137DSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON, MOON SNIPER)Lunar landerSLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)1120tipped over at landing, activeJanuary 19, 2024
2023-137DFRONT S-BAND ANTENNA DAMAGE?Debris?SLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)?fell on the surface?January 19, 2024
2023-137DDEBRIS?Debris?SLIM (SMART LANDER FOR INVESTIGATING MOON)/XRISM (X-RAY IMAGING AND SPECTROSCOPY MISSION)?fell on the surface?January 19, 2024
2024-030ALANDING GEAR DAMAGE (COMPLETE LEGS, STRUTS, FOOTPADS)DebrisIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)?broke and fell on the surfaceFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AMAIN ENGINE BELL DAMAGE?Debris?IM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)?broke and fell on the surface?February 22, 2024
2024-030APANEL F DAMAGE (THRUSTER BOOM, HEMI-3 & -4 ANTENNAS, BAY 5, NAVIGATION POD, SOLAR ARRAY)?Debris?IM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)?broke and fell on the surface?February 22, 2024
2024-030ADEBRIS?Debris?IM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)?fell on the surface?February 22, 2024
2024-030ANOVA-C LANDER ODYSSEUS (ODIE, ODIE-1 KENOBI)Lunar landerIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1tipped over at landing, EOM, defunctFebruary 29, 2024
2024-030CEAGLECAM (EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY)Deployable camera (6U Cubesat)IM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1ejected on the surface, LOS, defunctFebruary 28, 2024
2024-030AROLSES (RADIO OBSERVATIONS OF THE LUNAR SURFACE PHOTOELECTRON SHEATH) ELECTRONICS BOXScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AROLSES (RADIO OBSERVATIONS OF THE LUNAR SURFACE PHOTOELECTRON SHEATH) ANTENNAS/PRE-AMP UNITSScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)4fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ALRA (LASER RETRO REFLECTOR ARRAY)Scientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ASCALPSS (STEREO CAMERAS FOR LUNAR PLUME-SURFACE STUDIES) DATA STORAGE UNIT + USB HUBScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)2fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ASCALPSS (STEREO CAMERAS FOR LUNAR PLUME-SURFACE STUDIES) CAMERASScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)4fixed to the lander, panel F camera probably damagedFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ANDL (NAVIGATION DOPPLER LIDAR FOR PRECISE VELOCITY AND RANGE SENSING)Scientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ALN-1 (LUNAR NODE 1 NAVIGATION DEMONSTRATOR)Scientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AILO-X PRECURSOR NFOV (NARROW FIELD OF VIEW, KA 'IMI) TELESCOPEScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the lander, probably damagedFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AILO-X PRECURSOR WFOW (WIDE FIELD OF VIEW) TELESCOPEScientific instrumentIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AILOA FLASH MEMORY MOON MEMORIAL + SPACE CALENDAR LUNAR BROADCAST EDITION & ADVERTISEMENT (INTERNATIONAL LUNAR OBSERVATORY ASSOCIATION, SPACE AGE PUBLISHING COMPANY)Commemorative itemsIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)?within the ILO-X instrumentsFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ANASA APOLLO PROGRAM U.S. FLAGCommemorative itemsIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ARFMG (RADIO FREQUENCY MASS GAUGE)Technology demonstratorIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ACOLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR OMNI-HEAT INFINITY THERMAL REFLECTIVE BLANKETTechnology demonstratorIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ALONESTAR LUNAR INDEPENDANCE DATA CENTERTechnology demonstratorIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AGALACTIC LEGACY ARCHIVE LUNAR LIBRARY (GALACTIC LEGACY LABS LUNAPRISE, LUNAGRAM, THE HUMANITY HALL OF FAME, THE ARCH MISSION FOUNDATION)Digital time capsuleIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030AMOON PHASES ART CUBE (JEFF KOONS, PACE VERSO, NFMOON, 4SPACE)ContainerIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ASTAINLESS STEEL BALLS SCULPTURESArtworkIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)125inside containerFebruary 22, 2024
2024-030ACHIP WITH WORKS FROM 200 ARTISTSArtworkIM-1 MISSION (INTUITIVE MACHINES ONE, CLPS 2, TO2-IM)1?fixed to the landerFebruary 22, 2024