Fifty years ago, in the year 1969, Apollo 11 designed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), USA, took off from the earth for its journey towards the moon. Four days later, Apollo 11 reached its destination and Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. Apollo 11 mission, which was commissioned from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, was accomplished by Neil Armstrong along with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. As the first humans stepped onto the moon, the whole world watched in awe.
On July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins lifted off from Launch Pad 39A on a journey to the Moon and into history. 🌑
Join @NASA as we celebrate the #Apollo50th with live shows and events across the country: https://t.co/AOjtmQ3GnS pic.twitter.com/l1loGCRATp
— NASA's Kennedy Space Center (@NASAKennedy) July 14, 2019
Moon landing marked a global supremacy of USA in science and technology by accomplishing an impossible goal.
Fifty years ago, humans took their first steps on the Moon. The world watched as we made history.
This week, you can watch us salute our #Apollo50th heroes and look forward to our next giant leap for future missions to the Moon and Mars. Tune in: https://t.co/b5Lp5zWLm1 pic.twitter.com/QSITuXbcc0
— NASA (@NASA) July 14, 2019
To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing, various institutions of the US are hosting events, highlighting the first lunar landing and spaceflight in general. The 1969 moon landing footage will also be aired on NASA Television and the agency’s website. To pay homage United States Postal Service is also introducing two stamps with ‘1969 first moon landing, forever/USA’ written on it.
The #Apollo50th anniversary of the Moon landing celebrates one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. To pay homage to this moment that transformed our understanding of our Moon and solar system, @USPS will issue two forever stamps. Take a look: https://t.co/v18P8jv2qH pic.twitter.com/oW1EMnFJCp
— NASA (@NASA) May 28, 2019
