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Where did Apollo 11 land on the Moon?
Quick Answer
Apollo 11 landed in the Sea of Tranquility on the Moon’s near side. The landing site is in a basaltic plain called Mare Tranquillitatis.
The Full Story
Apollo 11 landed in the Sea of Tranquility, or Mare Tranquillitatis, on July 20, 1969. The site is on the Moon’s near side, where Earth-facing landings were possible for early missions. The lunar module Eagle touched down at a site later designated Tranquility Base. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin spent about 2.5 hours outside the spacecraft during the first Moonwalk.
Key Facts
1.Landing date: July 20, 1969
2.Site: Mare Tranquillitatis
3.First Moonwalk lasted about 2.5 hours
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