13 Minutes Presents: The Space Shuttle 13 Minutes to the Moon: 1. ‘We choose to go’, Apollo 11
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May 12, 2019 AI Snips
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We Did It
- Michael Collins, part of the Apollo 11 crew, emphasized the unifying nature of the mission.
- The global response wasn't "You Americans did it," but "We did it," highlighting humanity's collective achievement.
13 Minutes of Drama
- The Apollo 11 mission's final 13 minutes were full of drama.
- From communication issues to computer alarms, the mission constantly teetered on the brink of disaster.
Sputnik's Impact
- The launch of Sputnik, the first satellite, by the Soviet Union, terrified Americans.
- Sputnik's launch fueled the Cold War space race and instilled fear of Soviet technological superiority.