Timeline
of Lunar Mission

As part of human exploration of the Moon, numerous space missions have been undertaken to study Earth's natural satelline. Here is an interactive timeline graphic to revisit all the missions to the moon which has tested man's perseverance and instilled wonder.

Design: Prathap Ravishankar, Development: Dhivya Sam

1958

Number of Missions: 7

17 August 1958

Operator: USAF

Spacecraft: Pioneer 0 (Able I)

Carrier: Thor DM-18 Able I

Type: Orbiter

Outcome: Launch failure

First attempted launch beyond Earth orbit; failed to orbit due to turbopump gearbox malfunction resulting in first stage explosion. Reached apogee of 16 kilometres (9.9 miles).

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1958 to 2019

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