The second mission also failed, as did the next two attempts.
The Soviet Union tried similar missions at the same time, also experiencing a stream of defeats.
Failed launches were the primary culprits, as rocket science was still in its infancy.
The Apollo 13 Saturn rocket being rolled out to the launch pad in 1970.Photo: NASA
These first faltering steps were a sign that treks to the Moon werent going to be easy.
Here are some of the most notable failed Moon missions from the past 65 years.
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