Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin Arrive on the Moon

Historical footage shows Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the Moon, as well as the scientific work that Armstrong and Aldrin performed while on the Moon’s surface. Watch as the astronauts collect samples of Moon rocks and dust, trap solar particles for further experimentation and set up a seismometer to record Moon movements. The video shows photographs of what the astronauts left behind on the lunar surface. Radio transmissions between astronauts and Mission Control support the presentation.

This clip is from the Flight of Apollo 11.

Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin Arrive on the Moon
Duration: 6 minutes, 40 seconds
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Other video learning clips in this series:
Historical Quotations About Space Exploration
July 16, 1969: Apollo 11 Lifts Off
Lunar Module in Space
Astronauts Work Aboard the Lunar Module
Destination: The Moon
Leaving the Moon, Eagle Heads for Columbia
The Mission Ends Safely: Astronauts Head for Debriefing
Mission Complete: Review and Evaluation