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

On this day 50 years ago, the Apollo 11 mission concluded with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean. This 1969 documentary showcases Goddard’s support of the historic mission. Throughout Apollo 11, Goddard control centers monitored and operated the worldwide complex of ground stations that made Apollo mission communications possible. This network was charged with furnishing reliable and near-instantaneous contact with the astronauts, from liftoff, to the giant leap, to splashdown. Goddard is proud

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