During the 1960s the Soviet Union and the United States were engaged in the “Space Race”. The spacecraft Luna 9 was initially the first soft landing on the moon.This accomplishment for the Soviet Union took place in 1966.As a matter of fact, if it was not for the hard work and the competition of the Soviet Union and the United States pushing for space exploration, this event would not have happened. The launching of Luna 9 took time and dedication from many people. Launching a spacecraft takes a