One small step: 55 years since Apollo 11 landed on the moon

Today marks the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 successfully landed on the moon, marking a historic achievement in space exploration. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface, while Michael Collins orbited above. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," echoed around the world as they spent over two hours exploring the moon, collecting samples, and conducting experiments.