"A controlled fall out of lunar orbit" . . . Landing #Apollo11 on the Moon 51 years ago created some tense moments. Hear those who did it talk about the challenge and celebration. | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The Untold Story Of The Apollo 11 Moon Landing | The Space Race

✓ The Apollo 11 mission, July 1969 • The Apollo 11 mission, in July 1969, marked the first human moon landing. • Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the lunar surface while Michael Collins orbited above. • Armstrong’s famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” resonated worldwide. • The mission’s success was a defining moment in space exploration, showcasing humanity’s ingenuity and determination to reach the moon. . — Rizwan Ayub Saadi — Video Cre

You've seen the moon landing from the astronauts' perspectives, now examine the Apollo Space Program through the lives and experiences of some of its most inspiring behind-the-scenes figures: engineers, technicians, builders, and contractors who spent years working to get us to the moon and back. Join us for When We Were Apollo at 8:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18. | PBS SoCal