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Apollo director Phillips monitors Apollo 11 pre-launch activities, Florida, USA, 1969
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Apollo director Phillips monitors Apollo 11 pre-launch activities, Florida, USA, 1969
Apollo director Phillips monitors Apollo 11 pre-launch activities, Florida, USA, 1969. From the Kennedy Space Flight Center control room, Apollo Program Director Lieutenant General Samuel C. Phillips monitors pre-launch activities for Apollo 11. The Apollo 11 mission, the first lunar landing mission, launched from the KSC via the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) developed Saturn V launch vehicle on July 16, 1969 and safely returned to Earth on July 24, 1969. Aboard the space craft were astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, Command Module (CM) pilot; and Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin Jr. Lunar Module (LM) pilot. The CM, " Columbia", piloted by Collins, remained in a parking orbit around the Moon while the LM, " Eagle", carrying astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin, landed on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong was the first human to ever stand on the lunar surface, followed by Aldrin. During 2 hours of surface exploration, the crew collected 47 pounds of lunar surface material for analysis back on Earth. With the success of Apollo 11, the national objective to land men on the Moon and return them safely to Earth had been accomplished
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In this iconic photo print, we witness the intense focus and dedication of Apollo Program Director Lieutenant General Samuel C. Phillips as he monitors the pre-launch activities for Apollo 11 from the Kennedy Space Flight Center control room in Florida, USA. It is a historic moment captured in time, as the world eagerly awaits the first lunar landing mission. On July 16,1969, with great anticipation and excitement, the Apollo 11 mission embarked on its journey to space. Developed by Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), the powerful Saturn V launch vehicle propelled astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. towards their destination. As Commander Armstrong took his famous "one small step for man" followed closely by Aldrin on July 20th that year, history was made. The Lunar Module named "Eagle" touched down on the Moon's surface while Command Module "Columbia" piloted by Collins, remained in orbit around our celestial neighbor. During their two hours of exploration on the lunar surface, Armstrong and Aldrin collected an impressive 47 pounds of valuable material for further analysis back on Earth. With this monumental achievement came a sense of pride and accomplishment for NASA and all those involved in making it possible. The national objective set forth had been achieved - mankind had successfully landed men on the Moon and brought them safely back home. This photograph serves as a reminder of humanity's boundless curiosity and determination to explore beyond our earthly boundaries – a testament to human ingenuity at its finest.
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