Moon Facts

Galileo

Nov 1, 1609

Galileo observes the moon for the first time with his very own telescope.

First Fly By

Jan 2, 1959

The Soviet Union launches the first spacecraft to fly by the moon!

FIrst Crash

Sep 14, 1959

Soviet Union Spacecraft crash lands and become the first manmade object to come in contact with the moon.

Far side of the moon

Oct 4, 1959

Soviet Union takes first photos of the far side of the moon.

First Landing

Feb 3, 1966

Soviet spacecraft makes first soft landing on the moon.

Humans Reach the Moon!!!!!!

Jul 20, 1969

Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to make direct contact with the moon when he steps off of Apollo 11. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".