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Apollo 11 Moon Landing
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing
On 20 July 1969, NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed the Lunar Module Eagle on the Moon, allowing Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to take humanity's first steps on another world.
Mission Highlights
- Launched from Kennedy Space Center on 16 July 1969.
- The Lunar Module touched down in the Sea of Tranquility at 20:17:40 UTC.
- Neil Armstrong's first step on the lunar surface took place at 02:56 UTC on 21 July.
Why It Matters
The mission demonstrated the possibilities of human exploration and remains a touchstone for scientific cooperation and ambition.
Continue Exploring
- Watch archival footage from NASA to experience the landing again.
- Read biographies of the Apollo astronauts to understand the human stories behind the mission.