Apollo 11 mission
Definition
The Apollo 11 mission was a significant event where NASA (the American National Aeronautics and Space Administration) sent astronauts to land on the moon for the first time in history in 1969.
Related terms
Neil Armstrong: An American astronaut who became famous worldwide for being the first person to walk on moon during Apollo 11 mission.
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration): The U.S government agency responsible for civilian space exploration as well as research involving aerospace technology.
Lunar Module "Eagle": The spacecraft that was used by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to land on moon during Apollo 11 mission.
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AP World History: Modern - 8.3 Effects of the Cold War
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