On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the Moon—and with them, the world took a giant leap. That moment sparked a legacy of exploration that continues today as NASA and its partners advance toward Artemis II and prepare for the next great frontier: Mars. From the first steps to future worlds, the journey continues. Image description: NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin climbs down the ladder of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module “Eagle,” moments before stepping onto the Moon for the first time on July 20, 1969. He wears a white spacesuit with a rectangular life support pack, his boots hovering just above the dusty gray lunar surface. The sky behind him is dark and vast. The lander’s metallic structure is covered in crinkled gold-colored material, reflecting the sunlight. This historic moment marked the first time a human set foot on the Moon. Credit: NASA #Apollo11 #Artemis #NASA #NASAHistory #Moon #OTD