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The Moon landing

The Moon landing was a historic event when NASA’s Apollo 11 spacecraft, launched in 1969, traveled from Earth to the Moon. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module "Eagle" on the Moon’s surface. Armstrong became the first person to step onto the Moon, famously saying, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." The mission demonstrated human capability for space exploration, collecting lunar samples and conducting experiments. It marked a major achievement in science, technology, and exploration, showcasing humanity's ability to reach beyond our planet and explore extraterrestrial environments.