One Giant Leap for Mankind
On July 20, 1969, humans first landed on the Moon as part of NASA's Apollo 11 mission. This historic event was watched by millions around the world and marked a significant achievement in space exploration.
The Mission
Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969, carrying three astronauts: Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins. After traveling through space, the lunar module, Eagle, touched down on the Moon's surface.
The Landing: July 20, 1969
At 20:17 UTC, Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and uttered the iconic phrase “That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”
