On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. This is the story of the Apollo 11 mission that carried him and his two fellow astronauts there. This informative text provides an in-depth exploration of the hardware that made Apollo 11 possible. The evolution and design of the mission's modules and rocket are covered alongside descriptions of the crew's gear. The mission's procedures and techniques are described in fascinating detail, including procedures used for launch, moon landing, and re-entry to Earth. With diagrams, biographies, and detailed appendices, this guide will make readers experts on Apollo 11.