Apollo 11

Mission Overview

The Apollo 11 mission was a critical part of NASA's lunar exploration push. The historic first manned lunar landing. Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the Sea of Tranquility. The engineering advances made in guidance systems, thermal protection, computing, and structural engineering defined a generation of technology. The data returning from this mission shaped planetary geology, astronomy, and solar physics, cementing its position in human technological history.

Flight Crew & Officers

Buzz Aldrin

Crew Member Colonel, USAF

Neil Armstrong

Crew Member Civilian

Michael Collins

Crew Member Civilian

Multimedia Gallery

Official NASA historical record photography for Apollo 11.