Out of This World Facts About the Apollo 11 Mission
The Apollo 11 mission was the culmination of nearly a decade’s worth of work toward an American President’s vision. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy challenged NASA to put a man on the moon and return him safely by the end of the decade. The young leader did not live to see NASA rise to the challenge, but hundreds of millions of people around the world watched in awe as his vision became a reality. The mission lasted eight days and landed not one but two men, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, on the face of the moon. Here are some fun facts about the mission of which many people may be unaware.
