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Apollo 11 (Spacecraft)

 Organization

Historical Information

Apollo 11, part of NASA's Apollo Program, was the first mission in human history to land on Earth's moon. Mission astronauts included Commander Neil Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot Buzz Aldrin, and Command Module Pilot Michael Collins. Apollo 11 launched July 16, 1959 and concluded July 24, 1969. The moon landing occurred July 20, 1969.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Dianna Thompson Collection of Apollo 11 Moon Landing news clippings

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSP 201
Scope and Contents

The Dianna Thompson Collection of Apollo 11 Moon Landing news clippings documents the Apollo 11 moon landing and events leading up to and shortly afterwards. There are also articles about Janet Shearon Armstrong. Most of the articles are from Kansas City newspapers. Also included are a few editorial cartoons.

Dates: Other: 1969