Apollo 11 (1969): First Manned Lunar Landing

1. Kennedy sets goal to land on Moon

   May 25, 1961Labels: John F, U S

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2. Saturn V and spacecraft roll out to pad

   May 20, 1969Labels: Saturn V, Kennedy Space

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3. Apollo 11 mission objective formally defined

   Jun 26, 1969Labels: NASA Apollo

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4. Apollo 11 launches from Kennedy Space Center

   Jul 16, 1969Labels: Apollo 11, Saturn V

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5. Translunar injection sends Apollo 11 toward Moon

   Jul 16, 1969Labels: Translunar Injection, Saturn V

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6. Apollo 11 enters lunar orbit

   Jul 19, 1969Labels: Lunar Orbit, Michael Collins

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7. Eagle separates for descent to the surface

   Jul 20, 1969Labels: Lunar Module, Command Module

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8. Eagle lands at Tranquility Base

   Jul 20, 1969Labels: Tranquility Base, Lunar Module

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9. Armstrong makes first step onto lunar surface

   Jul 21, 1969Labels: Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin

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10. Eagle lifts off and rendezvous begins

    Jul 21, 1969Labels: Eagle Ascent, Rendezvous

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11. Trans-Earth injection burn starts the journey home

    Jul 22, 1969Labels: Trans-Earth Injection, Command Module

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12. Apollo 11 splashes down and crew begins quarantine

    Jul 24, 1969Labels: USS Hornet, Quarantine Facility

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13. Apollo 11 astronauts complete quarantine in Houston

    Aug 10, 1969Labels: Lunar Receiving, Armstrong Aldrin

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