The Eagle has landed...

[NFG]

Hello all,

 

Its some 45 years since man walked on the moon on 21/07/1969

 

The First Men on the Moon: The Apollo 11 Lunar Landing

 

I was nearly 11 years old watching those grainy images on our first TV set live as they landed about 20.30 then walked at 03.00, transfixed by every minute & perhaps it inspired my interest in science & technology.

 

Your thoughts?

 

 

N

[s.varty]

I was 9. remember it as though it was 45 years ago.

[BARNSLEY BOB]

really.

 

or american hoax.

 

i neither believe nor disbelieve if thats ok

[Mesterh]

It must be the greatest achievement man has ever made, setting foot on another planet.

[Ukulian]

I was 14 and remember it just like it was 45 years ago!! ;)

[NFG]

Somewhat surprising that the anniversary of this event barely caused a ripple in the press although Israel & air incidents currently top the news.

 

I was somewhat privileged some years ago to take a VIP tour at Kennedy & talk to scientists aboard the international space station, to be honest it diddn't seem all that different to my own job as a submariner in the propulsion department of a nuclear submarine.

 

That said, I have the utmost respect for these people who worked tirelessly towards the ultimate objective & yes, it still makes my hair stand on end listening to the dialogue.

 

N

[Johny Walker]

strange that there hasnt been a repeat trip,

[NFG]

strange that there hasn't been a repeat trip,

 

There were 6 landings between 1969 & 1972, but nothing since then.

 

N

[s.varty]

strange that there hasnt been a repeat trip,

 

Bit like going to luton really,been there once ,don't particually want to go again.

[Stubby]

I was 16 at the time and thought it a brilliant achievement . I too have been round the Kennedy space center . I was curious when the hoax story came about but " I BELIEVE " !