During the final moments of the Apollo 11 lunar module's descent to the moon's surface, the astronauts encountered unexpected boulders and a hazardous landing site. As the lunar module, named Eagle, approached the intended landing site in the Sea of Tranquility, Armstrong noticed that the original landing spot was strewn with large rocks. With limited fuel remaining and an approaching deadline, Armstrong took manual control of the lunar module and skillfully maneuvered it to a safer location abo

This day in 1969 was the launch date of the Apollo 11 mission to land the first men on the moon | Reuters