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Exploring the Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission

In July 1969, the Apollo 11 mission sent three US astronauts to the Moon in the Saturn V rocket.

Their names were:

Neil Armstrong

Edwin Aldrin (his nickname was "Buzz")

Michael Collins

The goal was to have the crew land on the Moon and then return home.

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)

Success!

Neil Armstrong was the first man to ever walk on the Moon! He spoke these famous words: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)

Buzz Aldrin soon followed him outside

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent two and a half hours exploring, taking pictures, and collecting samples to bring back to Earth.

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)

Where was Michael Collins?

He remained in the command module, orbiting the Moon, until it was time to reconnect with Neil and Buzz and bring all three astronauts back to Earth. Neil and Buzz spent over 21 hours on the Moon.

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)

What did they leave on the Moon?

On the Moon, they left behind a US flag, a patch, and a plaque that said...

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)

“Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon. July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.”

Image Credit: NASA, Rebecca Tait (Moon)