On July 20, 1969, more than half a billion people watched as humans landed on the Moon. Never before had our species trod upon another world — and we’ve visited none since. But 50 years later, we’re closer than ever to going back. Join us as we look back at what made the Apollo program a defining moment of our history, and why it still resonates today.
When Apollo 11 landed on the Moon in 1969, it marked a significant milestone in space exploration. Now, as we approach the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, Astronomy is offering a free ebook that looks back on the historic Apollo program with pieces from our magazine and web archives.