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Apollo 11- First Man On the Moon:
July 16 - July 21, 1969

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Apollo 11 Crew
Neil Armstrong
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Buzz Aldrin

The official emblem depicts an eagle descending toward the lunar surface with an olive branch, symbolizing America's peaceful mission in space

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Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Journal
Life Sciences Data Archive
As lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin walks on the moon, the Plexiglas of his helmet reflects back the scene of Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong taking his picture.
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Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin writes that it is time to dream again.

 


Closeup view of the plaque left on the moon by the astronauts in commemoration of the historic
lunar landing mission. The plaque was attached to the ladder on the landing gear strut on the descent stage of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. The plaque was covered with a thin sheet of stainless steel during flight.


Earth rising, as seen from Apollo 11 on the lunar surface.


Astronaut Aldrin poses for a photograph on the lunar surface beside the deployed United
States flag. Astronaut footprints are clearly visible in the soil of the moon.


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