In this episode we take a look at the launch of Apollo 11, the historic spaceflight that first landed humans on the moon. Carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin and Michael Collins, Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on this day, 16th July, in 1969. This achievement boosted America’s position in the ongoing space race against the Soviet Union. We discuss the run up to this event, why these astronauts were chosen to complete the mission, what they did when they reached the moon and the aftermath of the program.