Apollo 11 took-off from the Kennedy Space Centre ... reading 'We came in peace for all mankind.' Twelve minutes after take-off the rocket entered orbit around the Earth. Approximately 2.5 hours ...

Spectators won’t hear the engines firing for nearly 15 seconds. To them, Saturn V will appear to take off in silence. Apollo 11’s crew enjoy a traditional astronaut breakfast of steak and eggs.

Purdue University graduate and Apollo 11 flight commander Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. It was a truly giant leap for mankind, and a seminal moment ...