First unmanned moon landing

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3 February, 1966

The first unmanned moon landing was on 3rd February 1966 by Luna 9 of the Soviet Union. The spacecraft was able to soft land on the surface of the Earth’s natural satellite and transmit photos – the first from another planetary body.