Moon Missions: Apollo 11
Introduction
The first attempt at a manned lunar landing took place in July 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, and Michael Collins would repeat the Apollo 10 mission. But when the Lunar Module reached the point 50,000 feet above the lunar surface, the descent engine would be fired for twelve minutes and the crew would attempt to land on the moon.
Apollo 11 mission patch.
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission crew. From left to right: Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" E. Aldrin Jr.