SITELC-39A, Kennedy Space Center →
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MISSION OVERVIEW
First crewed lunar landing mission. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the Moon on July 20, 1969, while Michael Collins remained in lunar orbit.
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When is the Saturn V | Apollo 11 launch?
The Saturn V | Apollo 11 is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 1969 at 1:32 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Saturn V | Apollo 11?
The Saturn V | Apollo 11 mission uses the Saturn V rocket.
Where is the Saturn V | Apollo 11 launching from?
The launch takes place from LC-39A, Kennedy Space Center.
What orbit is Saturn V | Apollo 11 going to?
The Saturn V | Apollo 11 mission is targeting Lunar.
Who is launching Saturn V | Apollo 11?
The Saturn V | Apollo 11 is operated by NASA.
Can I watch the Saturn V | Apollo 11 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
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Launch date set: Jul 16, 1969 at 13:32 UTC
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Launch completed successfully
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