'The Eagle Has Landed' - 54 Years Ago

Fifty-four years ago today, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first human beings in history to land on the moon.

One small step.

OTD 54 years ago, Apollo 11 crewmembers became the first human beings to set foot on the lunar surface.

Today, we’re building on the legacy of Apollo as we prepare to establish a long-term human infrastructure on the Moon with #Artemis. #InternationalMoonDay pic.twitter.com/6BCAwbHSsd

— NASA (@NASA) July 20, 2023

On July 20, 1969, the world celebrated the remarkable achievements of #Apollo 11. We stepped onto the moon. pic.twitter.com/nsjfEIscSC

— NASA Astronauts (@NASA_Astronauts) July 20, 2023

One small step.

OTD 54 years ago, Apollo 11 crewmembers became the first human beings to set foot on the lunar surface.

Today, we’re building on the legacy of Apollo as we prepare to establish a long-term human infrastructure on the Moon with #Artemis. #InternationalMoonDay pic.twitter.com/6BCAwbHSsd

— NASA (@NASA) July 20, 2023