1969: Apollo 11 Lands on Moon

Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin.

Neil Armstrong headshot, as NASA astronaut

Footprint on the moon surface left by Buzz Aldrin during Apollo 11 mission.

Mike Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin posing in front of a LM mock-up. 

Reflection in helmet of Buzz Aldrin as he stands on lunar surface during Apollo 11 mission.

Apollo 11 lunar lander on moon surface.

Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission plaque left on moon surface.

Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong plant US flag on the moon surface during Apollo 11 mission.

Buzz Aldrin at Lunar Landing Module on moon surface during Apollo 11 mission.

Buzz Aldrin descends from Apollo 11 lunar lander.

Buzz Aldrin headshot, NASA astronaut.

Buzz Aldrin stands on lunar surface during Apollo 11 mission.

Buzz Aldrin standing on Moon surface with US flag during Apollo 11 mission.

Buzz Aldrin stands on lunar surface in front Lunar Landing Module during Apollo 11 lunar mission.

Neil Armstrong prepares to take first step off shuttle.

Earthrise over moon horizon from Apollo 11 Lunar Landing Mission.

Michael Collins headshot, as NASA astronaut.

NASA Houston Mission Control during Apollo 11 lunar landing mission.

NASA Lunar Landing Module on moon surface during Apollo 11 mission.