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Essays: the-apollo-11-mission

Introduction:

The Apollo 11 mission, launched on July 16, 1969, was a historic and groundbreaking spaceflight that marked the first time humans set foot on the moon. Led by commander Neil A. Armstrong, lunar module pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and command module pilot Michael Collins, the mission achieved the ambitious goal set by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 to land humans on the moon and return them safely to Earth. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and Aldrin spent over two hours exploring the lunar surface, collecting samples, and conducting experiments, while Collins orbited above in the command module. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," encapsulate the monumental impact of the Apollo 11 mission on human history, as it demonstrated the incredible achievements made possible through scientific innovation, collaboration, and determination.

Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) "The Visor Shot" Buzz Aldrin on the Lunar Surface
NASA
Place/Date:
n.p. / 1969 July 20
Size:
8 x 10 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93004
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Buzz Aldrin on the Lunar Surface
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. / 1969 July 31
Size:
9.75 x 8 inches
Condition:
VG
Stock#:
93043
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Footprints of Discovery: Apollo 11's Lunar Module Shadow and Astronauts' Markings on the Moon.
NASA
Place/Date:
n.p. / 1969
Size:
10.5 x 10.5 inches (excluding mat)
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93055

Archived

Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) The flag of the United States, deployed on the surface of the Moon
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. / 1969 July 20
Size:
9.5 x 7.5 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93002
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Buzz Aldrin on the Lunar Surface, carrying the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package, taken by Neil Armstrong
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas / 1969 July 31
Size:
7.5 x 7.5 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93046
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Approach to Landing Site 2
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. / 1969 July 29
Size:
9.5 x 7.75 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93048
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Earthrise
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. / 1969
Size:
10 x 8 inches
Condition:
VG
Stock#:
93051
Celestial Maps Map By NASA
[Apollo 11 Earthrise AS11-44-6552]
NASA
Place/Date:
Houston, Texas / 1969
Size:
9 x 7.625 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93462
Space Exploration and Photographs Map By NASA
(Apollo 11 Earthrise) [AS11-44-6549 ]
NASA
Place/Date:
Houston, Texas / 1969
Size:
9 x 7.625 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
93463
World, Celestial Maps, Space Exploration and Curiosities Map By NASA
(Apollo 11) Apollo Translunar / Transearth Trajectory Plotting Chart
NASA
Place/Date:
Washington, D.C. / 1969
Size:
23 x 17.5 inches
Condition:
VG+
Stock#:
95693