Ranger crashes on the surface of the Moon 50 years ago this hour (Feb 2 1964)

1960s, space exploration


Video: 'Universal News Volume 37, Release 10, February 3, 1964' (Feb. 2, 1964, at 1:26)

(Sunday, February 2, 1964, 4:24:32 a.m. EST) — Ranger 6, a lunar probe launched by NASA, crashed onto the surface of the moon today as planned, but failed to send back any TV images.