July 20, 1969: First Man Walks on the Moon On this day in 1969, the spaceflight Apollo 11 landed the first humans, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon.  People watched worldwide as Armstrong took that momentous first step onto the moon, declaring, “This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” One does not simply land on the moon wearing a t-shirt and jeans.  See how these Historic Space Suits evolved to allow a successful landing on the moon! Photo:  NASA
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July 20, 1969: First Man Walks on the Moon

On this day in 1969, the spaceflight Apollo 11 landed the first humans, Americans Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the moon.  People watched worldwide as Armstrong took that momentous first step onto the moon, declaring, “This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.”

One does not simply land on the moon wearing a t-shirt and jeans.  See how these Historic Space Suits evolved to allow a successful landing on the moon!


Photo:  NASA

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DECEMBER 19: APOLLO 17 MISSION COMES TO AN END (1972) On this day in 1972, the Apollo 17 space mission came to an end after 12 days. It remains the most recent manned visit to the Moon.                                The longest of all, it featured the only night launch of the program, the first professional scientist to walk on the moon (geologist Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, seen here collecting soil samples on the North Massif), the most samples yet gathered on the moon (243 pounds), and the lengthiest moonwalks.  NOVA’s archival site, “To the Moon” showcases 360-degree panorama photos, one each from the six successful Apollo moon landings. 
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DECEMBER 19: APOLLO 17 MISSION COMES TO AN END (1972)

On this day in 1972, the Apollo 17 space mission came to an end after 12 days. It remains the most recent manned visit to the Moon.

                              Apollo 17 rover

The longest of all, it featured the only night launch of the program, the first professional scientist to walk on the moon (geologist Harrison “Jack” Schmitt, seen here collecting soil samples on the North Massif), the most samples yet gathered on the moon (243 pounds), and the lengthiest moonwalks. 

NOVA’s archival site, “To the Moon” showcases 360-degree panorama photos, one each from the six successful Apollo moon landings. 

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