jul 24, 1969 - Apollo 11 Lands on Moon

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During the exploration, the two astronauts were to gather samples of lunar-surface materials for return to Earth. They also were to extensively photograph the lunar terrain, the deployed scientific equipment, the LM spacecraft, and each other, both with still and motion picture cameras. The atmosphere in the Apollo spacecraft was 100% oxygen, at a pressure of five pounds per square inch. The oxygen system constantly added fresh oxygen to the cabin to replenish that breathed by the crew. Carbon dioxide exhaled by the astronauts was removed by canisters of lithium hydroxide, like this one. The TLI placed Apollo on a "free-return trajectory" often illustrated as a figure of eight shape. This course would have harnessed the power of the Moon's gravity to propel the spacecraft back to Earth without the need for more rocket fuel. Apollo 11's crew members were commander Neil Armstrong, lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin, and command module pilot Michael Collins. When the Apollo 11 landed on the moon thats where Neil Armstrong said his famous quote “One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”.

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Apollo 11 Mission Overview | NASA
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10 Facts about The Apollo 11 Moon Landing

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