Sneak Peek: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

[Relive one of the greatest accomplishments of the Space Age]( [50th Anniversary of Apollo 11]( One Small Step Back in Time Half a century ago Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon while Michael Collins piloted the orbiting Apollo 11 command module. It was a feat supported by thousands of NASA engineers, scientists and mission controllers back on Earth. In this issue, we remember how we pulled off one of humanity’s most incredible achievements—and explain why we need to do it again. Experience [a dramatic new view]( of how the moon landing played out. Modern satellite imagery and three-dimensional modeling reveal in new detail the Apollo 11 astronauts’ exploration of the lunar surface. Then dive into our [immersive special report]( which includes stories from our July issue on the past and future of humans on the moon. [Play Video]( [Read the Issue]( Follow Us [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [RSS]( You received this email because you opted-in to receive email from Scientific American. To ensure delivery please add specialoffers@email.scientificamerican.com to your address book. [Unsubscribe]( [Manage Email Preferences]( [Privacy Policy]( [Contact Us](