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"Apollo 11" (as in NASA mission)

Apollo 11 was the first successful manned mission to land humans on the Moon, launched by NASA on July 16, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins participated, with Armstrong and Aldrin descending to the lunar surface in the Lunar Module while Collins orbited above. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong became the first person to set foot on the Moon, famously saying, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” The mission demonstrated advanced space technology, teamwork, and exploration capabilities, marking a historic milestone in space exploration.