Apollo 11
When did the apollo 11 mission take place?
Summer of 1969
When was Neil Armstrong born?
August 5th, 1930
Where was the Apollo 11 mission to?
The Moon
What motivated Neil Armstrong to join the astronaut corps?
His lifelong passion of flying and engineering
Who out of Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, and Neil Armstrong was the first to step on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Who went on the Apollo 11 mission with Neil Armstrong?
Edwin Buzz Aldirn and Michael Collins
What association did Armstrong work with to go to the moon?
NASA
What country was Apollo 11 made?
USA (United States of America)
When did Armstrong die?
August 25th, 2012
What did Aldrin and Armstrong leave behind on the Moon?
An American Flag
What were the launch sites for the Apollo 11?
Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
What was Neil Armstrong's role in the Apollo 11 mission?
The Commander
What was the purpose of the Apollo 11 mission?
For USA to have the first country with people landing on the moon during the space race
What U.S. state was Armstrong born in?
Ohio
How long did it take to get to the Moon?
4 days
What scientific discoveries did Apollo 11 make?
The Moon has been there with the Earth for a long time.
What was his background before becoming an astronaut?
Navy Pilot
What company made Apollo 11?
The North American Rockwell Company.
What was Neil Armstrong's famous quote after stepping on the moon?
"That's one small step for man, One big step for man kind."
What did Aldrin drink while on the Moon?
Wine
What was the Apollo 11 a symbol of?
Human exploration
How long were Armstrong and Aldrin on the moon?
21 hours and 38 minutes
What are some of the challenges Apollo 11 had during the flight?
Potential engine failures throughout the flight
What happened to Armstrong after the Apollo 11 mission?
He became an engineering teacher at NASA.
How did the astronauts prepare for the mission?
Training, simulations, physical and mental preparations