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NASA: Apollo 11 Moon Landing (1969)

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ProducerNASA
Year1969
CountryUnited States
GenreDocumentary / Space
CopyrightPublic Domain
Runtime29 min
SourceInternet Archive

Apollo 11 was the NASA spaceflight that first landed humans on the Moon on 20 July 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module Eagle in the Sea of Tranquility while Michael Collins orbited above in the Command Module.

Armstrong's first steps on the lunar surface, broadcast live to an estimated 600 million television viewers worldwide, are among the most watched moments in human history. His words — “That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” — have become one of the most quoted phrases of the 20th century. The crew returned safely to Earth on 24 July 1969.

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Video source: Internet Archive — Historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing Footage · Public domain (NASA footage)

NASA: Historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing Footage (1969)
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  1. 00:00 Introduction to the Apollo 11 mission. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins prepare for launch at Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
  2. 05:00 The descent of the Lunar Module Eagle to the lunar surface. Armstrong takes manual control to avoid a boulder-strewn crater. Mission Control confirms: “The Eagle has landed.”
  3. 10:00 Armstrong becomes the first human to walk on the Moon. His words are broadcast live to an estimated 600 million viewers worldwide.
  4. 18:00 Aldrin joins Armstrong on the surface. Together they collect 21.5 kg of lunar samples, plant the US flag, and speak with President Nixon via radiotelephone.
  5. 25:00 The Lunar Module ascent stage lifts off from the Moon's surface and docks with the orbiting Command Module. The crew returns safely to Earth, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on 24 July 1969.

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  1. 00:00 Introduction. Astronauts prepare for launch at Kennedy Space Center.
  2. 05:00 Descent of the Lunar Module Eagle. “The Eagle has landed.”
  3. 10:00 Armstrong's first steps on the Moon, broadcast live to 600 million viewers.
  4. 18:00 Aldrin joins Armstrong. Lunar samples collected, US flag planted, call with President Nixon.
  5. 25:00 Ascent from the Moon. Docking with Command Module. Splashdown 24 July 1969.

Copyright status

This footage was produced by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration), an agency of the United States federal government. All works created by US government employees as part of their official duties are in the public domain from the moment of creation and may be freely used, shared, and reproduced without restriction.

References

  1. Aldrin, Buzz and Malcolm McConnell (1989). Men from Earth. Bantam Books.
  2. Chaikin, Andrew (1994). A Man on the Moon. Viking.
  3. NASA. “Apollo 11 Mission Overview.” nasa.gov/mission_pages/apollo/apollo-11.
  4. Internet Archive. “Historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing Footage.” archive.org/details/nasa_tv-Historic_Apollo_11_Moon_Landing_Footage.