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Buzz Aldrin carries out an experiment on the lunar surface, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930)

Buzz Aldrin by the Lunar Module on the surface of the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) walking on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, standing by the footpad of the Lunar Module

Commander Neil Armstrong in the Lunar Module on the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle, with US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on board

Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder to walk on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong in quarantine, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. Creator: NASA
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong in quarantine after returning from the Moon landing, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Edwin Buzz Aldrin descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder to walk on the Moon, 1969. Artist: NASA
Edwin Buzz Aldrin (b1930) descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder to walk on the Moon, 1969. This photograph was taken by Neil Armstrong

The crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Artist: NASA
The crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Apollo 11 was fifth manned Apollo mission and was launched on 16th July 1969. It comprised Commander Neil Alden Armstrong

Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969. Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, was launched on 16 July 1969 and Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first

The American flag heralds the flight of Apollo 11, the first Lunar landing mission. The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifted off with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E

Moon landing, 21 July 1969. Composite image depicting US astronaut Neil Armstrong (born 1930) descending the ladder of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module (LM-5 Eagle)

French medal struck to commemorate the first human steps taken on the moon. The hours, minutes and seconds are given in Paris time. Dated 20th century

Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walking on the lunar surface, by the footpad of the Lunar Module

President Nixon meets the Apollo 11 astronauts on the lawn of the White House

Lunar landing training vehicle piloted by Neil Armstrong, Texas, USA, June 16, 1969. As preparation for the Apollo 11 moonshot

Apollo 11 bootprint on the Moon, July 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 bootprint on the Moon, July 1969. Footprint made by US astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the Moon, clearly visible in the lunar soil

Apollo 11 Moon landing, 1969, artwork
Apollo 11 Moon landing. Artwork of US astronauts Neil Armstrong (right) and Buzz Aldrin (left) placing the US flag on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission

Neil Armstrong, US astronaut C014 / 1087
Neil Alden Armstrong (1930-2012), US astronaut and first person to walk on the Moon. Armstrong was a military pilot and later test pilot at NACAs High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards Air Force Base

Test pilots and X-1E aircraft, 1962 C014 / 1089
Test pilots and X-1E aircraft. US test pilots on 2 October 1962 in front of the X-1E supersonic aircraft at NACAs High-Speed Flight Station at Edwards Air Force Base

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Neil Armstrong, the legendary astronaut who forever etched his name in history as the first man to set foot on the moon. On that fateful day in July 1969, Armstrong's iconic words echoed through space and time, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. " As he descended from Apollo 11 onto the lunar surface, Aldrin looked back at Tranquility Base with a sense of awe and wonder. The world watched in amazement as New York City and Chicago welcomed these brave astronauts home after their monumental achievement. The streets filled with jubilant crowds celebrating this incredible feat of human ingenuity and determination. Armstrong not only made history but also captured it through his lens. His photograph of Buzz Aldrin standing beside the American flag on the moon is an enduring symbol of human achievement. Another image shows Aldrin deploying a solar wind collector while Neil Armstrong himself took charge behind the camera. Together with Michael Collins, they formed the crew of Apollo 11 - pioneers who dared to venture into uncharted territory. Their mission was not just about planting flags or collecting samples; it was about pushing boundaries and expanding our understanding of what is possible. Even beyond his astronomical accomplishments, Neil Armstrong had a taste for speed here on Earth too. In CM33 1865, he posed next to an Aston Martin DB 2-4 Mk1 – a testament to his adventurous spirit both on land and in space. As we look back at these historic moments today, we are reminded of how far humanity has come since that momentous day when Armstrong took those first steps on another celestial body. The American flag proudly heralded their flight into unknown realms - an emblematic representation of courage and ambition that continues to inspire generations to reach for new heights. Neil Armstrong will forever be remembered as more than just an astronaut; he was a pioneer whose legacy transcends time itself.