Apollo 11: Landing on the Moon

On July 20, 1969, the United States of America made history by landing two men on the Moon. As we commemorate this incredible event, we take a look back at the incredible journey that led to that momentous day. In this video, we explore the history of the Apollo 11 mission, from the legendary Space Race to the triumphant launch and landing on the moon. We explore the technology that made the Apollo 11 mission possible, and look back at the ultimate achievement of humanity: walking on the moon! Apollo 11: Landing on the Moon On July 20, 1969, humans walked on another world for the first time in history, achieving the goal that President John F. Kennedy had set in 1961, before Americans had even orbited the Earth. After a landing that included dodging a lunar crater and boulder field just before touchdown, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin explored the area around their lunar landing site for more than two hours. When the lunar module landed at 4:17 p.m EDT, only 30 seconds of fuel remained. Armstrong radioed "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." Mission control erupted in celebration as the tension breaks, and a controller tells the crew "You got a bunch of guys about to turn blue, we're breathing again." #nasa #spac #nasavideo #subscribe