Multiple choice

The first spaceship to hit the moon was

  1. Surveyor - 3

  2. Lunik II

  3. Columbus IV

  4. Apollo II

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lunik II (also called Luna 2) was the first spacecraft to intentionally impact the lunar surface in September 1959. It was a Soviet achievement. Surveyor-3 was a US lunar lander, Columbus IV never existed, and Apollo II landed astronauts (didn't just hit).