Historical Events tagged with "luna 9"
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Luna 9 Becomes First Soft Landing on Moon
Luna 9, a Soviet spacecraft, achieved a historic milestone as the first to make a soft landing on the Moon and capture images from the lunar surface. Launched on January 12, 1966, Luna 9 transmitted its first pictures back to Earth on February 12, showcasing the Moon's terrain. The lander operated for about 30 minutes, sending back valuable data about lunar conditions, including its surface's texture and composition. This accomplishment marked a significant achievement in the space race and demonstrated the capabilities of Soviet space technology.
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