Sample return mission List of missions Robotic missions

| Launch_date | Operator_ | Name_ | Sample_origin | Samples_returned | Recovery_date | Mission_result_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 1971 |  | Luna 18 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Crash-landed on the Moon |
| February 14, 1972 |  | Luna 20 | The Moon | 55 grams (1.9 oz) , of lunar rock | February 25, 1972 | Success |
| November 2, 1974 |  | Luna 23 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Drilling device damaged on Moon landing , Mission abandoned |
| October 16, 1975 |  | Luna E-8-5M No.412 | The Moon | None | - | Failure , Launch failure |
| August 9, 1976 |  | Luna 24 | The Moon | 170 grams (6.0 oz) , of lunar rock | August 22, 1976 | Success |
| 1979 (planned) , (canceled 1977) |  | Mars 79 (Mars 5M) | Mars | - | - | Canceled in 1977 , Planned to return 500 grams (18 oz) |