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Apollo 11
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Apollo 11's incredible journey to the Moon
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon Apollo 11 crew Apollo 11 Apollo program infographic. Explore the timeline of the Apollo missions that led the United States to land the first humans on the Moon Apollo 11 lunar module, Eagle Interactive: A Tour of the Moon's Landmarks.
Witness Neil Armstrong take humankind's first steps on the lunar surface during NASA's Apollo 11 mission
footprint on the Moon
Quizzes
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What Very Big Thing Happened on This Day?
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Space Exploration
Buzz Aldrin. Apollo 11. Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin Aldrin, photographed July 20, 1969, during the first manned mission to the Moon's surface. Reflected in Aldrin's faceplate is the Lunar Module and astronaut Neil Armstrong, who took the picture.
Exploration and Discovery
Edwin E. Aldrin (Buzz Aldrin) stands on the moon, Apollo 11
Famous Astronauts and Cosmonauts
Related Questions
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Apollo 11 Lunar Module with its four landing-gear footpads deployed. This photograph was taken from the Command Module as the two spacecraft moved apart above the Moon.
5 Unforgettable Moments in the History of Spaceflight and Space Exploration
Timeline of the Apollo missions. space exploration, infographic
Timeline of the Apollo Space Missions
(Buzz Aldrin) stands next to the U.S. flag at Tranquility Base on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission, July 20, 1969. Aldrin's forward-leaning stance was the normal resting position of an astronaut wearing the life-support pack.
Moon Landing: Just the Facts
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What Have We Left on the Moon?
Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad stands beside the U.S. flag after is was unfurled on the lunar surface during the first extravehicular activity (EVA-1) Nov. 19, 1969. Footprints made by the crew can be seen in the photograph.
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Apollo 11: References & Edit History

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: NASA - Apollo 11. Oct 29, 2024
Anniversary information added. Jul 09, 2024
Added art. Jun 05, 2024
Added media. Mar 25, 2024
Add new Web site: Astronautix - Apollo 11. Aug 13, 2023
Add new Web site: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - Apollo 11. Jun 28, 2023
Add new Web site: Space.com - Apollo 11: First Men on the Moon. Apr 06, 2023
Links added. Jan 04, 2023
Add new Web site: The Planetary Society - Apollo 11. Oct 19, 2022
Add new Web site: Royal Museums Greenwich - Apollo 11 crew. Sep 06, 2021
Top Questions updated. May 26, 2021
Corrected display issue. Mar 02, 2021
Media added. May 18, 2020
Added material about the guidance-computer alarms during landing. Feb 04, 2020
Deleted video. Oct 21, 2019
Added cross-reference. Nov 06, 2018
Media added. Oct 23, 2018
Noted that the transposition and docking maneuvers happened after the third stage fired. Aug 24, 2018
Add new Web site: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum - Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Jul 25, 2018
Add new Web site: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum - Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Jul 25, 2018
Added cross-references. Jan 11, 2018
Added material about why the Sea of Tranquility was selected as the landing site. Jun 01, 2016
Added image of full moon taken from Apollo 11. May 10, 2011
Added reference to Britannica Classic article "After Apollo, What?" by Rudy Abramson. Mar 18, 2010
Cross-reference added to Britannica Classic article "After Apollo, What?" by Rudy Abramson. Nov 20, 2009
New article added. Jul 15, 2009
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