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Journey to the Moon: Apollo 11 and Beyond
Apollo 11 Mission Timeline
Follow the key moments of humanity's first Moon landing.
Launch
Apollo 11 lifted off on July 16, 1969, from Kennedy Space Center using the mighty Saturn V rocket.
Lunar Landing
The lunar module Eagle touched down on the Moon’s Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969, at 20:17 UTC.
First Steps
Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on July 21, 1969, at 02:56 UTC, saying, "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Splashdown
The crew returned safely to Earth on July 24, 1969, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Lunar Module Details
The Eagle lunar module was a two-stage spacecraft built for the Moon.
- Descent Stage: Powered the landing, left on the Moon as a launch platform.
- Ascent Stage: Carried Armstrong and Aldrin back to lunar orbit to rejoin Collins.
- Specs: 23 feet tall, weighed about 33,000 lbs on Earth.
Key Achievements of the Apollo Program
- First humans on the Moon (Apollo 11, 1969).
- Longest lunar stay: 75 hours (Apollo 17, 1972).
- Lunar rover debut (Apollo 15, 1971).
- Collected 842 lbs of Moon rocks across all missions.
Rare Facts & Astronaut Stories
- Buzz Aldrin held a private communion on the Moon, a first in space.
- Michael Collins orbited alone in Columbia, out of contact during the landing.
- Neil Armstrong’s words were slightly misspoken; he meant "one small step for a man."
Historic Artifacts
- Plaque: "We came in peace for all mankind" left on the Moon.
- Flag: U.S. flag planted by Armstrong and Aldrin.
- Moon Rocks: Samples returned for scientific study.
NASA's Space Race Programs
Mercury Project
First U.S. human spaceflight program, sending astronauts like Alan Shepard into space (1961-1963).
Gemini Program
Bridged Mercury and Apollo with spacewalks and docking practice (1965-1966).
Apollo Program
Achieved the Moon landings, with Apollo 11 as the pinnacle (1961-1972).
Find rare pictures, infographics, and engaging original content about Project Mercury, Project Gemini, and the Apollo Program with the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing. Saturn V, Command Module, Service Module, and Lunar Module.
This website is also a special tribute to Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins. The astronauts of Apollo 11 and all the engineers and workers behind the scenes to achieve this monumental mission to put a man on the Moon.
I think you’ll agree with me when I say: Apollo Program with Apollo 11 as the first successful landing on the Moon was humankind’s most significant step to bring humans to become space travelers. Most Americans of that era, and many people worldwide, can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing on July 20, 1969.
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