When the spacecraft touched down on the moon s surface, a new chapter in human history was written. This was the mission of Apollo 11, a significant step in the space race during the Cold War. It all started on July 16, 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins set off on a journey to the moon. Four days later, Armstrong and Aldrin landed the lunar module, Eagle , on the moon while Collins orbited overhead. The world watched in awe as Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface and said, "That s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." These words meant that while it was a short step for him from the spacecraft to the moon s surface, it was a giant leap for human achievement. After exploring and collecting moon rocks, the astronauts returned safely to Earth, their mission a resounding success.