1966 ⟶ Luna 9 Launched

Luna 9 is launched.
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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)
Space RaceSoviet UnionLuna ProgramMoonExplorationTechnologyCold War

🚀 Venera 3 Launched

Venera 3 was launched.⟶
Venera 3 Launched (1965)
space raceUSSRexplorationSoviet UnionVenusplanetary probe

🌑 Luna 9 Launched

Luna 9 is launched.⟶
Luna 9 Launched (1966)
space raceUSSRMoonexplorationlunar probeSoviet Union

🌕 Luna 9 Lands on the Moon

Luna 9 successfully lands on the Moon becoming the first spacecraft to softly land on another extraterrestrial body.⟶
space raceUSSRMoon landingexplorationlunar probeSoviet Uniontechnology

☄️ Venera 3 Impacts Venus

Venera 3 becomes the first man-made object to impact another planet.⟶
Venera 3 Impacts Venus (1966)
space raceUSSRVenusplanetary probeexplorationSoviet Unionimpact

🪐 Mariner 9 Launched

Mariner 9 is launched.⟶
Mariner 9 Launched (1971)
Space RaceUSMarsPlanetary ExplorationTechnologyCold WarExplorationNASA