American astronaut Neil Armstrong (centre) speaking to Director of Flight Crew Operations Deke Slayton (right) whilst suit technician Troy Stewart works (left) on his portable cooling unit on the launch day of the Apollo 11 mission. NASA's Apollo 11 mission to the Moon took place from 16-24 July 1969. This mission was the first landing by humans on the Moon, with Armstrong and Aldrin descending to the surface in the Lunar Module, while Collins remained in orbit in the Command Module. Photographed on 16 July 1969, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA.