People across the UK are being urged to share their memories and photographs of the Apollo 11 moon landing ahead of the historic event’s 50th anniversary in July. Memories are being collected by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the UK Space Agency, who will curate and share a selection on July 20, the day Mr Armstrong and Mr Aldrin landed on the moon. (PA)“The 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was not just a pivotal moment in space exploration, but a defining moment for humanity,” British astronaut Tim Peake said. “As a young child I was, like millions of people around the world, fascinated watching the Apollo 11 moon landing,” Sue Horne, head of space exploration at the UK Space Agency, said. “The moon landing was an inspiration to me and it’s exciting to think that young people today will be part of the next chapter of lunar exploration, with the UK playing an important role.

Source: Irish Examiner May 16, 2019 23:03 UTC