Policenama online – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the memorable Apollo 11 Moon mission with a live two-hour television telecast on Friday (July 19) across the United States (US).
The partner-led events will be taking place across the nation from July 16 till July 20.
Astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on a journey to the Moon and into history.
After four days, Armstrong and Aldrin landed Apollo 11’s lunar module, Eagle, on the Moon and became the first humans to set foot on the Moon. These events are being organised to celebrate man’s first steps on the Moon.
Some highlights of the forthcoming events:
July 16: Apollo 11 Launch Reflection at Pad 39A
Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins will reunite at the historic launch pad where Apollo 11 began its mission 50 years ago and answer questions with Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana.
This event will air live on NASA Television and the agency’s website.
July 16: World Record Model Rocket Launch Attempt
At 8:32 am CDT, the US Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, will host a Guinness Book of World Records attempt for most model rockets launched simultaneously from a single location.
On the same day, the Apollo 50th Global Rocket Launch, a 24-hour challenge, will be held in conjunction with partners launching around the world. Groups may register at:
July 18 to 20: Apollo 50 on the National Mall
NASA and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum are hosting the Apollo 50 Festival, a free three-day event on the National Mall in Washington from July 18 to 20. ‘
July 18 to 20: Apollo A-Maze-Ment at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Throughout the summer, Cherry Crest is presenting an Apollo-themed corn maze for tourists.