Apollo 11 was a space mission launched by NASA in 1969 with the goal of landing two astronauts on the moon and returning them safely to Earth. The mission was successful, and on July 20, 1969, American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon while Michael Collins orbited above. The mission marked a significant achievement in space exploration and scientific research, and has been celebrated as a defining moment in human history.