On 20 July 1969, with whom did American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to land on the moon?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Edwin Aldrin.
- On 20 July 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to land on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission.
- Armstrong was the first to set foot on the lunar surface, followed by Aldrin. As he stepped down, Armstrong delivered his famous words: “That’s one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind.”
- The Lunar Module (LM) "Eagle" carried Armstrong and Aldrin to the Moon’s surface, while the Command Module "Columbia", piloted by Michael Collins, remained in lunar orbit.
- The Apollo 11 mission was a historic milestone in human history, symbolizing technological achievement and establishing the United States’ leadership in the Space Race against the Soviet Union.