Tranquility Base

What Happened Here?

Landing site of Apollo 11 — the first crewed lunar landing, July 20, 1969. Named by the crew immediately after landing.

Region Overview

A large lunar mare on the near side. Landing site of Apollo 11 at Tranquility Base.

Missions Associated with this Site

• Apollo 11 (1969) · NASA LANDED
  Confirmed landing. First humans to walk on the Moon

Historical Timeline

• 1969-07-16 — Launch from Kennedy Space Center, LC-39A (Apollo 11)
• 1969-07-19 — Entered lunar orbit (Apollo 11)
• 1969-07-20T20:17Z — Eagle lands at Tranquility Base (Apollo 11)
• 1969-07-21T02:56Z — Neil Armstrong becomes first human to walk on the Moon (Apollo 11)
• 1969-07-21T17:54Z — Eagle ascent stage lifts off from the Moon (Apollo 11)
• 1969-07-24 — Crew splashdown, Pacific Ocean (Apollo 11)

Site Imagery & Gallery

Scientific References & Sources

• https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=1969-059C
• https://www.nasa.gov/mission/apollo-11/

Explore Tranquility Base in 3D

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