Apollo Space Program

History of The Apollo Project

  • “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

    “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

    Commander Neil Armstrong and lunar module pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin landed the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC. Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface six hours later on July 21 at 02:56:15 UTC; Aldrin joined him about 20 minutes later. They spent about two and…

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