First steps on the moon (20 July 1969)

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On 20 July 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong, a member of the Apollo XI space mission, leaves the Eagle lunar module and takes the first steps on the moon. Fifteen minutes later he is joined by co-pilot Buzz Aldrin.

Source and copyright

Source: Neil Armstrong on the moon [online]. NASA. 20.07.1969. Colour.
NASA Center: Johnson Space Center. Image #: AS11-40-5886. Available at: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/images/s200000/s213700c.htm.

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First steps on the moon (20 July 1969)