Apollo 11’s Significance Nationally

In 1969, the Apollo 11 launch happened and became something rightfully important to the United States. It was the talk of every news stations and newspapers. These two men, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin had risked their lives to do something the whole world had not done before. They became the first men to walk the moon and this became something historical. After walking the moon, they placed the American flag on it too, and to this day it is still there.

Starting July 16th, 1969 at 9:32 a.m. , the time of the launch, three men would contribute to further space exploration as well as demonstrating what it looks like to push human limits. Just four days later , July 20th, with an estimated 6 million viewers, for the first time people watched as man took his first step on the moon (Moon

Millions of people all over the world watched as Apollo 11 was launched from Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969. Two hours after it left Earth, the rocket Lunar Command and Landing Modules separated from the main rocket, and three days later the crew entered lunar orbit. A day later the landing section separated from the Lunar Command Module and landed on the moon.

On May 25, 1961 President John F. Kennedy paved the way for the world’s first lunar landing when he announced the US’s ambitious goal to place an American on the moon before the end of the decade. This historic announcement was fueled by desires to beat the Soviet Union, and show the United State’s dominance, the need for a uniting cause among the American people, and a desire to lead the world in the scientific field.

America’s space program is undoubtedly one of its greatest modern achievements. Few people cannot recall the famous quote “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” or do not know where it came from. The story leading up to the moment a man walked on the moon, as well as everything that came after, is just as interesting and important as the moment itself. The significance of the history of America’s aeronautics programs cannot possibly be overestimated, and their story is one that is incredibly important to the modern world of today. It would not be the nation that it is, with the technology it possesses, without its crucial involvement in the “space race”. If the technology that sent a man to the moon did not exist, our daily lives would be impacted and basic tools would be missing. Beginning with America’s first official aeronautics organization, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (or NACA) and continuing through to the present day and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (or NASA), the story of America’s aerospace programs is interesting and extremely important. It is a story that spans many years and giant leaps in technology, and involves important locations like Wallops Flight Facility and Kennedy Space Center. From the early beginnings of NACA and Wallops, and continuing on to the rise and success of NASA and Kennedy Space Center, aeronautics

It was on July 20, 1969 that Neil Armstrong first stepped on the moon, and said his most famous words, "That 's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind." 45 years later NASA calls the Apollo 11 missions one of the crowning achievements of the 20th century. Started after President Kennedy’s speech to send a man to the moon, NASA had to play catch up in order to beat the Soviet Union and become the first country to land a man on the moon.

Apollo 11 forever shaped the space program and held NASA together for the remaining Apollo missions and the mars missions. This is shown through multiple articles describing the effect of the Apollo missions, especially Apollo 11 on the understanding of space and the realization that there really is more to space.

The mission Apollo 11 was the first spaceflight that landed humans on the Moon. The crew members were Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, Edwin Aldrin. Apollo 11 was launched to the Moon on July 16, 1969 and returned to Earth on July 24, 1969 in the Pacific Ocean. They landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969. They collected soil and rock samples, and set up scientific experiments. This mission was one of the most significant events in the Space Race between United States and the Soviet Union. The success of the mission stand for the win for the United States in the Space Race. When the crew arrived home, their nation was waiting proud for them. They had won a “battle” in the Cold War. People all over the world still remember the 20th July as the

In the later days of May in 1961, President John F. Kennedy announced before a special joint session of Congress, his ambitious goal of sending a human to the moon before the end of the decade. However, this enormous goal, that would appear to be a catalyst for domestic pride, has as many ties to the Cold War, as it does to the moon itself. Regardless of this, when Apollo 11 landed on the moon in July of 1969, the entire country rejoiced. While some doubted the motives of Kennedy’s goal, a bigger conspiracy may have lay just beneath the surface; a conspiracy that could have shaken the entire country and enraged the world. Many well known scientists and government officials claim that the United States of America never actually landed a man on the moon, and that the government faked the entire event for both political and financial gain. Although much compelling evidence and contradictions have been brought to light by the conspiracists, NASA has successfully responded to all of these in a robust and educated manor, that fully enforces the fact that the United States of America did in fact land a man on the moon.

Ben Ringer Mr.Whitt College prep Sophomore English 4/22/15 Apollo 11 Apollo 11 was our first mission to the moon, it also was the first time anyone had landed on the moon. An accomplishment like this doesn't just pass by it explodes in the news around the world, and it also brought us new military and technology applications. Apollo 11’s influence extended far past the social aspect and was also present in military, and in capitalism. Within capitalism it brought many new products, ideas into the consumer world.

Everyday America thrives to make history, and when they do they surprise us and they surprise themselves. It was July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin had been the first men to step foot on the moon. Apollo 11 had began on July 16 they launched into the sky at 9:32 and into the Earth’s orbit, after one and half orbit they had the “go” or as they call it “Translunar Injection” meaning it’s time to head towards the moon. Three days go by and they enter the lunar orbit, another day has gone by Armstrong and Aldrin enter the lunar module (Eagle) ready to set off, while their companion Michael Collins orbits in the commanding module (Columbia). As we all know Neil Armstrong was the very first man to step foot onto to the moon with his famous quote “That’s one step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” but not many people know about Edwin (Buzz) Aldrin being the second man following after Armstrong. Man Takes First Steps on the Moon by Times as they describe every gesticulation and objects that is around them, giving the readers figures in their head. In Event of Moon Disaster by William Safire the speech was written in case of any astonishing demise while on the mission of Apollo

On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy. Just a few days later, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped foot on the moon for the first time in American history. Although Neil was the first to do so, Buzz was not long after him. Armstrong made a huge impact on how other countries would see America after stepping foot on the moon.

　　The Apollo 11 mission on July 16, 1969 was to have humans land on the moon and to come back alive, the Apollo 11 launch happened at the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex and allegedly came back on July 24th. This had come across to many people as one of the best accomplishments of mankind where as others (skeptics) began wondering if the whole moon landing thing even ever happened in the first place. As of now 20% of Americans believe the proclaimed moon landing was just a 30 billion dollar swindle by NASA and the government.

In history, one of the greatest achievement known to mankind is the Apollo 11 moon landing. On July 20, 1969, the spaceflight known as the lunar module Eagle, landed the first three humans on the moon (NASA). The first human to step, and leave a footprint on the moon was mission commander, Neil Armstrong. Climbing down the ladder, the words that he said are still reminisced to this day, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind” (NASA). The other two who were also part of this accomplishment was the pilot, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, and Michael Collins.

July 16th, 1969. It’s a peaceful morning at Cape Canaveral with pleasant temperatures and little wind. All is calm. Suddenly, a tremendous roar shatters the morning as the crew of Apollo 11 blast off toward the moon, riding the biggest rocket ever created. Burning 20 tons of explosive fuel a second, it propels Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins into history. The spacecraft lands four days later on the moon. Millions watched as men took the first steps on a strange place 238,900 miles away, or 9 and ½ times around the earth. After placing America’s flag among the lunar rocks, the Apollo 11 crew lit their engines and headed for the small blue sphere we call home, splashing down safely in the ocean and completing Kennedy’s