"LIFTOFF, WE HAVE LIFTOFF." On July 16, 1969, the world watched as the crew of Apollo 11, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, blasted off from Earth. Their mission? To become the first humans to land on the moon. | CBS Newspath

On July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. (EDT), Apollo 11 lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The powerful Saturn V rocket, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built at the time, roared to life, shaking the ground as it carried humanity’s greatest dream toward space. As the engines ignited, millions watched live around the world. In just seconds, the rocket rose slowly, then faster, pushing through clouds and fire, leaving a bright trail in the sky. This liftoff marked the start

"Liftoff on Apollo 11" The 36-story #Apollo11 vehicle lifted off #OnThisDay in 1969 at 9:32 am EDT. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins were setting off on their history-making journey to the Moon. The crew would inspire generations to come as Armstrong and Aldrin became the first people to set foot on another world. Watch the mission in real time to celebrate its 55th anniversary! https://apolloinrealtime.org/11/ | NASA History

Experience the iconic moments of humanity's first moon landing like never before with newly remastered images from the Apollo 11 mission. These meticulously enhanced visuals transport you back to July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the lunar surface, immortalizing their historic achievement. Witness every detail of their monumental steps, from the majestic lunar landscape to the iconic planting of the American flag, now rendered with breathtaking clarity and precision. R