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When was the first spacecraft to land on the Moon?
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Quick Answer
In 1966, Luna 9 became the first spacecraft to make a soft landing on the Moon.
The Full Story
The Soviet Luna 9 spacecraft soft-landed on the Moon on February 3, 1966. It was the first spacecraft to land intact on the lunar surface and send back images. The mission proved that the Moon’s surface could support a landing without sinking under dust, which had once been feared. Luna 9’s success was a landmark in robotic space exploration.
Key Facts
1.Soft landing in 1966
2.First spacecraft to land on the Moon
3.Soviet Luna mission
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