Moonshot Milestones: Day 25
44 years ago today, two American men were sitting inside a capsule landed on Earth's only natural satellite-the Moon. I can only imagine how stressful that next 21 hours was as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped out of "The Eagle" just hours after landing, collecting samples and taking photos that amazed the world. And did I mention they did this on THE MOON? Apollo 11 was a true example of moonshot thinking. It set records, allowed for more space research, effectively ended the Space Race, and inspired millions of people to pursue science. (I think I might still have a Neil Armstrong moonsuit I made for a speech about him in 3rd grade.) We need to thank all the scientists, engineers, politicians, and, of course the three astronauts that spend 8 days on the journey. They showed that hard work can help reach what may seem like an unobtainable goal. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...