Apollo+11+Retold


 * by Jalin, Grade 6 **

This is a story that starts from a small step to a giant leap. "Apollo 11" was a space craft that went to the moon for the first time. It all started when a Russian space craft named "Sputnik"was launched J.F.K wanted to beat the Russians in a space race so Apollo 11 was built. The crew was Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin Jr., and Michael Collins. The launch took place on July 16,1969. On July 24,1969 the crew had reached the moon. Armstrong and Aldrin went to gather minerals while Collins stayed in the lunar module. When they re-entered orbit they landed in the Pacific Ocean. It was a historic moment for all of America.