1959 ⟶ Luna 2 Lands on the Moon

Luna 2 is launched and becomes the first man-made object to ...
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🐕 Sputnik 2 Launched with Laika

Sputnik 2 was launched, with the first living being on board, Laika.⟶
Sputnik 2 Launched with Laika (1957)
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🚀 Pioneer 3 Launch

Pioneer 3 was launched.⟶
Pioneer 3 Launch (1958)
Space RaceNASASoviet UnionSatelliteExplorationTechnologyCold War

🚀 Luna 2 Lands on the Moon

Luna 2 is launched and becomes the first man-made object to reach the surface on the Moon.⟶
Luna 2 Lands on the Moon (1959)
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🌑 Luna 1 Misses Moon Target

Luna 1 is launched in an attempt to impact the Moon but due to an error in device's control systems, resulted in the device missing its target by 5,990 kilometres (3,720 mi).⟶
Luna 1 Misses Moon Target (1959)
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🌑 Luna 9 Launched

Luna 9 is launched.⟶
Luna 9 Launched (1966)
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🌕 Luna 9 Lands on the Moon

Luna 9 successfully lands on the Moon becoming the first spacecraft to softly land on another extraterrestrial body.⟶
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