1969: Soviet Spacecraft Reaches Moon, but Crash Landing Is Suspected The uncrewed Luna 15 was launched three days before Apollo 11. But an abrupt end to its work raised suspicions it had crashed. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Venezuela Arrests Former Minister Who Became Vocal Government CriticIn Replacing Tillerson With Pompeo, Trump Turns to Loyalists Who Reflect ‘America First’ ViewsStephen Hawking, Who Examined the Universe and Explained Black Holes, Dies at 76The Biggest Refugee Camp Braces for Rain: ‘This Is Going to Be a Catastrophe’Why Moscow Will Never Apologize for Attack on Ex-SpyChina Sells Stake in Blackstone as Deal Scene Turns Sour