[4] Soaring through space, Apollo 11 was the first space mission to take men to the moon and bring them back to earth safely. [2] After eight years of work, as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, or NASA, employees fine-tuned and tested the mission, the trip was ready to begin. [3] Successfully, the men stepped foot on the moon and explored before splashing into the Pacific Ocean upon return. [1] Apollo 11, which opened new doors to study, left a lasting effect for scientists and engineers all over the world. [5] Although the incredible mission only lasted about four days, it took years to develop, and will be remembered forever as the first time men stepped foot on the
