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The crew has been released from quarantine and there is quite the line to shake their hands.
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The First Moon Landing – Summary
On July 20, 1969, history was made when humans set foot on the Moon for the very first time.
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission carried three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon in the lunar module, called "Eagle.“ Collins remained in orbit around the Moon in the command module, "Columbia."
NASA’s Apollo 11 mission carried three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the Moon in the lunar module, called "Eagle.“ Collins remained in orbit around the Moon in the command module, "Columbia."
As the world watched on television, Neil Armstrong climbed down the ladder. His first words on the Moon became legendary: "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.“
He became the first human to walk on the lunar surface. Shortly after, Buzz Aldrin joined him.
The two astronauts spent about two and a half hours outside the spacecraft. They collected rock samples, took photographs, and planted the American flag. Meanwhile, Michael Collins kept the spacecraft in position for their return. In total, they spent about 21 hours on the Moon's surface.
On July 24, they safely returned to Earth, landing in the Pacific Ocean. The mission was a huge success and a milestone in space exploration.
It demonstrated incredible technological achievement. It also marked a major victory in the space race between the USA and the Soviet Union. Over 600 million people watched the Moon landing live on TV.
It remains one of humanity’s greatest accomplishments.
It remains one of humanity’s greatest accomplishments.
In case you have ever wondered where exactly all of the Apollo missions landed on the moon, this article offers helpful tips on helping to locate where they would have been.
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After the successful mission, Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins will be quarantined for 21 days in case there is any risk of the crew having become infected while on the moon.
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Eight days after taking off from the Kennedy Space Center, the crew has officially returned to Earth after "splashing down".
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Building a Moon Rocket
As President John F. Kennedy assumed office in January 1961, the Space Race with the Soviet Union would soon move beyond a competition to place satellites and animals in orbit – plans for human exploration were well underway. President Kennedy spent several weeks assessing America's options for competing with the Soviets in space.
On May 25, 1961, he announced the goal of landing a man on the Moon before a joint session of Congress. At that point, the total time spent in space by an American was barely 15 minutes. President Kennedy's decision to land men on the Moon before 1970 required the quickest, most efficient method possible. At the center of the United States success was an integral component of landing men on the Moon: the Moon rocket.
When the Space Race began, there was no rocket powerful enough to send a person to the Moon and back. Both the Americans and the Soviets had to develop a super-booster, or Moon rocket, and as such began their separate quests for a Moon rocket by scaling up existing smaller rockets into gigantic multi-stage launch vehicles.
What happened next?
The crew has spent the last two hours on the moon's surface collecting samples, taking photographs, and conducting experiments. While Armstrong and Aldrin were on the moon, Collins piloted the Command and Service Module (CSM). ℹ️
Have you ever asked yourself what the Earth looks like from the surface of the Moon? Here is your answer:
Neil Armstrong's reaction to setting foot on the moon:
“That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”Neil Armstrong
The Landing!
After nearly 103 hours into their mission, the Lunar Module has landed on the moon! 🚩
The first TV transmissions has begun. In addition to photography cameras, Apollo 11 is equipped with color as well as a black and white TV cameras – that will certainly keep all of the eager viewers happy.
Nearly 5 hours after lift-off was achieved, the three astronauts have initiated the lunar slingshot manoeuvre.
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