This year marks the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11, the historic mission that saw humanity’s first steps on another celestial body. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin (and Michael Collins, the Command Module Pilot who remained in orbit—a pretty pivotal role!) walking on the moon represented a culmination of years of innovation, dedication, and sheer determination. The Apollo 11 mission was a pinnacle of the space race, a consequence of the Cold War that fueled advancements in aerospace technology and captured imaginations of people worldwide. Continue reading “Reflecting on the Legacy of Apollo 11”