Apollo 11 was the spaceflight that landed the first two people on the Moon. Here is a detailed overview of this historic mission:
Launch and Mission Profile
Crew
Landing on the Moon
- Date of Landing: July 20, 1969
- Lunar Module: Eagle
- First Steps: Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon at 2:56 UTC on July 21, 1969, with the famous quote, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
- Time on Surface: Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21.5 hours on the lunar surface, including 2.5 hours outside the spacecraft.
Scientific Experiments and Activities
Return to Earth
- Departure from Moon: July 21, 1969
- Splashdown: July 24, 1969, in the Pacific Ocean.
- The crew was then quarantined for 21 days to prevent possible spread of any lunar germs.
Legacy
- Apollo 11 fulfilled President John F. Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to Earth before the end of the 1960s.
- The mission's success was a pivotal moment in human history, symbolizing technological advancement and international prestige.
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