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Loading contentSputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite, launched by the Soviet Union and opening the Space Age.
Reached orbit and transmitted for 21 days, triggering the Space Race.
| Mission | Type | Agency | Launch | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vostok 1Low Earth orbit | Crewed orbital | Roscosmos | 1961-04-12 | Completed |
| Vostok 6 | Crewed orbital | Roscosmos | 1963-06-16 | Completed |
| Voskhod 2 | Crewed orbital | Roscosmos | 1965-03-18 | Completed |
| Luna 2The Moon | Impactor | Roscosmos | 1959-09-12 | Completed |
| Luna 9The Moon | Lander | Roscosmos | 1966-01-31 | Completed |
| Luna 17 / Lunokhod 1The Moon | Rover | Roscosmos | 1970-11-10 | Completed |
Facts on this topic will be cited from these primary and reference sources.
Russian crewed and robotic spaceflight history and programs.