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When did the first soft landing on the Moon happen?
Quick Answer
Luna 9 made the first soft landing on the Moon on 3 February 1966.
The Full Story
The Soviet spacecraft Luna 9 achieved the first soft landing on the Moon on 3 February 1966. Unlike earlier impacts, it survived touchdown and returned panoramic images from the lunar surface. This was an important proof that the Moon's surface could support a landing without sinking. The mission helped shape later crewed Apollo landings.
Key Facts
1.Landing date: 3 February 1966
2.Mission: Luna 9
3.First pictures sent from the Moon's surface
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