This dimension sorts spacecraft by their basic type, such as a crewed capsule, a robotic probe or a satellite. Wikipedia notes that "robotic spacecraft used to support scientific research are space probes" while "robotic spacecraft that remain in orbit around a planetary body are artificial satellites." Browsing by spacecraft type keeps similar kinds of vehicles grouped together.
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1. Wikipedia: Luna 9
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On 3 February 1966, the Luna 9 spacecraft became the first spacecraft to achieve a soft landing on the Moon and return imagery from its surface.
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