It’s Up — Apollo 11 Launch Day
The Saturn V launched at 9:32 AM this morning and everything worked. Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins are on their way to the Moon.
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Launch Day
This morning the Saturn V carrying Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins lifted off from Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The engine ignited at 9:32 AM. They are going to the Moon. I watched with my family and none of us spoke when the rocket rose. There are…
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The Launch Is Three Weeks Away
The launch date has been set: July 16, 1969. That's three weeks from yesterday. I can barely sit still.
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Who Will Land on the Moon?
NASA announced the Apollo 11 crew: Neil Armstrong commanding, Buzz Aldrin on the lunar module, Mike Collins in the command module. These three will attempt the landing.
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