This day in 1969 was the launch date of the Apollo 11 mission to land the first men on the moon | Reuters

In 1969, Apollo 11 lifted off from Earth and changed human history forever. From the roar of launch to the quiet descent onto the lunar surface, the mission proved that humanity could leave its home planet and walk on another world. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin’s footsteps on the Moon, while Michael Collins orbited above, became a symbol of exploration, courage, and technological achievement. More than five decades later, NASA is preparing to return to the Moon. Artemis II will carry astronaut