Landing On The Moon
Key Notes:
What Happened?
- Humans landed on the Moon for the first time on July 20, 1969.
Who Were the Astronauts?
- Neil Armstrong – First person to walk on the Moon.
- Buzz Aldrin – Second person to walk on the Moon.
- Michael Collins – Stayed in the spacecraft orbiting the Moon.
Which Spacecraft?
- The mission was called Apollo 11.
- It was launched by NASA (the American space agency).
Famous Words
- Neil Armstrong said:
- “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Why Is It Important?
- It showed that humans could travel to space and explore other worlds.
- It was a great achievement in science and technology.
How Did They Get There?
The spacecraft had three parts:
- Command Module (for traveling)
- Lunar Module (for landing on the Moon)
- Service Module (for power and support)
What Did They Do on the Moon?
- Walked, collected Moon rocks, and set up experiments.
- Planted an American flag.
How Long Did They Stay?
- They stayed on the Moon for about 21 hours.
How Did They Return?
- They blasted off from the Moon and returned to Earth safely.
Fun Fact!
- Over 600 million people watched the Moon landing on TV!
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