Forty-three years ago today: Looking back at Apollo 11

Platapus · 07-21-12, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

And here we are, 2012, and we've not advanced on inch in space since 1969. .

That's a bit harsh. There is more to exploring and learning about space then planting a flag on camera.

Bilge_Rat · 07-21-12, 12:16 PM

I was 13 and wanted to be an astronaut. I had scrapbook full of articles back to Apollo one. The landing was at 2-3 am local time. The images very poor, just shadows really, but I was mesmerized.

MH · 07-21-12, 12:28 PM

Till space exploration will become issue of profit or survival not much will happen.

u crank · 07-21-12, 12:33 PM

I'll never forget that spooky feeling of going outside and looking at the moon, knowing that there were humans on it.

Jimbuna · 07-21-12, 04:03 PM

I remember watching it all in awe as an eleven year old on a black and white tv in the school library.

TarJak · 07-21-12, 04:24 PM

I was only a young'en of 4 years old but I still recall sitting in my grandmothers lounge room watching it on a black and white TV as well. I think this interview with Neil Armstrong is still one of the best accounts of the preparations and landing I've seen or heard: http://thebottomline.cpaaustralia.co...utmk=119942664

Jimbuna · 07-21-12, 05:56 PM

There are still people out there who claim it was a con and never actually happened

07-21-12, 12:16 PM	#2
Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,856 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	I was 13 and wanted to be an astronaut. I had scrapbook full of articles back to Apollo one. The landing was at 2-3 am local time. The images very poor, just shadows really, but I was mesmerized. __________________

07-21-12, 12:33 PM	#4
u crank Old enough to know better Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Prince Edward Island Posts: 11,749 Downloads: 136 Uploads: 0	I'll never forget that spooky feeling of going outside and looking at the moon, knowing that there were humans on it. __________________ “Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the Universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying.” ― Arthur C. Clarke

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I remember watching it all in awe as an eleven year old on a black and white tv in the school library. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-21-12, 05:56 PM	#7
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,300 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are still people out there who claim it was a con and never actually happened __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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07-21-12, 12:28 PM	#3
MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	Till space exploration will become issue of profit or survival not much will happen.

07-21-12, 04:24 PM	#6
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I was only a young'en of 4 years old but I still recall sitting in my grandmothers lounge room watching it on a black and white TV as well. I think this interview with Neil Armstrong is still one of the best accounts of the preparations and landing I've seen or heard: http://thebottomline.cpaaustralia.co...utmk=119942664