Apollo (NASA program)

The Apollo program was a series of space missions launched by NASA between 1961 and 1972, aimed at landing humans on the Moon and bringing them safely back to Earth. The most famous mission, Apollo 11, achieved this goal in 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. The program advanced technology, scientific knowledge, and international prestige for the United States during the Cold War, also providing insights into the Moon’s geology. Apollo ultimately completed six successful lunar landings, significantly contributing to the history of human space exploration.