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Moon landing, 21 July 1969
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Moon landing, 21 July 1969
Moon landing, 21 July 1969. Composite image depicting US astronaut Neil Armstrong (born 1930) descending the ladder of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module (LM-5 Eagle), and preparing to be the first human to set foot on the Moon. The Earth is at upper left. Armstrong exited the lunar module at 02:39 UTC, beginning his descent 12 minutes later at 02:51 UTC. The controls on his chest obstructed his view of his feet. While descending the 9-rung ladder he pulled a ring to start a camera. At 02:56 UTC he stepped off the lunar module onto the Moons surface, uttering the famous words: Thats one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind
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This iconic print captures the historic moment of the Moon landing on 21 July 1969. In this composite image, we see American astronaut Neil Armstrong descending the ladder of NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, known as LM-5 Eagle. This marked a significant milestone in human exploration as Armstrong prepared to become the first person to set foot on the Moon. As he made his descent at 02:51 UTC, Armstrong faced an obstructed view of his feet due to the controls on his chest. However, undeterred by this challenge, he pulled a ring to start a camera while climbing down the nine-rung ladder. Finally, at 02:56 UTC, he took that monumental step off the lunar module and onto the surface of our celestial neighbor. The Earth looms above in this image, serving as a reminder of humanity's small place in the vastness of space. With these symbolic words echoing through time - "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind" - Armstrong forever etched himself into history books and inspired generations with his courage and pioneering spirit. This artwork from Science Photo Library beautifully illustrates not only an extraordinary technological achievement but also represents mankind's unyielding curiosity and determination to explore beyond our own planet. It serves as a powerful reminder that even seemingly impossible dreams can be realized through human ingenuity and perseverance.
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