Detailed Summary
The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed humans on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin explored the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above. Armstrong's first step onto the Moon, famously stating "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," was broadcast live to millions. The mission marked a significant achievement in human space exploration, yielding moon rock samples and inspiring future space missions.