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The Apollo 11 crew.

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Apollo 11 lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center on July 16, 1969.

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Buzz Aldrin walks on the Moon during Apollo 11.

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Columbia is the gem of the ocean after Apollo 11 splashes down in the Pacific.

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Flight Day Four: Luna Looms Large


posted: 30 June 2005
06:24 am

JULY 19, 1969

JULY 19, 1969

6:58 a.m.- Astronauts call Mission Control to inquire about scheduled course correction and are told it has been cancelled. They are also advised they may go back to sleep.

8:32 a.m.- Mission Control signals to arouse crew and to start them on breakfast and housekeeping chores.

10:01 a.m.- Astronauts are given review of day's news and are told of worldwide interest in Moon mission.

10:31 a.m.- Collins reports: "Houston, it's been a real change for us. Now we are able to see stars again and recognize constellations for the first time on the trip. The sky is full of stars, just like the nights on Earth. But all the way here we have just been able to see stars occasionally and perhaps through binoculars, but not recognize any star pattern."

10:42 a.m.- Armstrong announces: "The view of the Moon that we've been having recently is really spectacular. It about three-quarters of the hatch window and, of course, we can see the entire circumference, even though part of it is in complete shadow and part of it's in earth-shine. It's a view worth the price of the trip."

12:58 p.m.- The crew is informed by Mission Control: "We're 23 minutes away from the LOI (Lunar Orbit Insertion) burn. Flight Director Cliff Charlesworth is polling flight controllers for its status now." Then quickly, seconds later: "You are go for L0I." Aldrin replies: "Roger, go for LOI."

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