Destination Moon
On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. It was an astounding achievement — a feat of science and technology, born from the will and effort of thousands. But it was also an incredible risk, one that could very well have ended in tragedy. On this special episode of The Pulse, we pay homage to that mission with stories about the moon landing’s significance, its drama, and its legacy.
Listen to Destination Moon: https://whyy.org/episodes/destination-moon/
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