"The Eagle Has Landed": Revisiting Apollo 11 as NASA Eyes a New Moon Mission

It has been over half a century since mankind first stepped foot on the lunar surface. However, the achievement is still just as astounding all of these years later. Here is a look back at the momentous occasion and where the landers are now as NASA and the world commemorate the 57th anniversary of the Apollo lunar landing.

Where Are the Historic NASA Landers Now?

July 20 makes the 57th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon. The two Americans became the first humans to set foot on the lunar surface when the Eagle lander glided onto the Sea of Tranquility in 1969. The declaration "The Eagle has landed" has since signified the nation's commitment to space exploration and a curiosity about the world.