Sample return mission List of missions Robotic missions

| Launch_date | Operator_ | Name_ | Sample_origin | Samples_returned | Recovery_date | Mission_result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 1969 |  | Luna E-8-5 No.402 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Launch failure |
| July 13, 1969 |  | Luna 15 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Crash-landed on the Moon |
| 23 September 1969 |  | Cosmos 300 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Failed to leave Earth orbit |
| 22 October 1969 |  | Cosmos 305 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Failed to leave Earth orbit |
| 6 February 1970 |  | Luna E-8-5 No.405 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Launch failure |
| September 12, 1970 |  | Luna 16 | The Moon | 101 grams (3.6 oz) , of lunar rock | September 24, 1970 | Success |