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What was the Apollo 11 Moon landing?
Quick answer
The Apollo 11 Moon landing was the 1969 mission in which NASA astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the Moon. It was the crowning achievement of the Space Race and one of humanity's greatest feats.
Key things to understand
- Apollo 11 landed humans on the Moon in July 1969.
- Neil Armstrong was the first person to step onto it.
- It was the high point of the US–Soviet Space Race.
- About 600 million people watched it live on TV.
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When did the Moon landing happen?
On July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission.
Who were the first people on the Moon?
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, while Michael Collins orbited above in the command module.
Why was the Moon landing important?
It was a historic human achievement and the defining victory of the Space Race.