Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969, from Cape Kennedy, FL. 
    Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, 
    and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin entered lunar orbit
    on July 19. Armstrong and Aldrin's descent to the surface 
    followed the next day, while Collins remained in the command
    module, Columbia. The lunar module, Eagle, landed in the 
    southwestern part of Mare Tranquillitatis. After completion of
    surface operations, including the first ever moonwalk, the crew 
    safely returned to Earth on July 24. The goal of performing the 
    first crewed lunar landing and return to Earth was complete.

    While on the surface, Armstrong and Aldrin deployed a seismometer 
    to measure moonquakes, a device to collect a sample of solar wind, 
    and a laser retroreflector to enable precise measurements of the 
    distance between Earth and the Moon. They collected 21.6 kilograms 
    of samples to return to Earth. In addition, they performed 
    ceremonial duties, including unveiling a commemorative plaque on 
    the lunar module, setting up a United States flag, and having a 
    short conversation with then-President Richard Nixon.