El Siglo 21 es Hoy

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I saw for myself where the great adventure began." Clay from Prattville, Alabama watched the landing with his father. Later, his parents saved enough money for a trip to the Kennedy Space Center.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "It's been pretty fun sharing my birthday with this huge American milestone." Kelvin from Silver Spring, Maryland has a very special birthday.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "Being from Houston, that's the only thing everyone was talking about." As a resident of Houston, Texas, Kent grew up right in the middle of the hubbub and excitement of the Apollo program.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "We watched in awe." Ida from Hickory, North Carolina, knew something big was about to happen when her father told her and her brother to come inside and watch TV.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "This remains a highlight of my life." Ralph from Mendocino, California, is an environmental scientist who was inspired by the Apollo program growing up-- even though his parents didn't have a television.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I was absolutely thrilled to be there." Scott from Austin, Texas, got to see the Apollo 11 launch from Cape Kennedy with his father-- who was also his flight instructor.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I spent what seemed like hours staring up into the sky." Amy from New York, New York remembers her family's frequent trips out to Fire Island. On the night of the Moon landing, she thought she might see them in the sky.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "Look! This is really important." Alicia from Chicago, Illinois, was four years old during the first steps on the Moon. Her parents urged her to pay attention, and looking back, Alicia appreciates their insistence that she watch the historic event.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "It felt almost like waiting for Christmas." Melinda Gates remembers the excitement of the Apollo era, especially because her father was an engineer who helped NASA send humans to the Moon.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "Space exploration really is at the core of my being." Peter from Orinda, California, was eating ice cream on the floor during the Moon landing. A lifelong love for space exploration followed.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I've had this connection my whole life." Jeffrey from Charlottesville, Virginia, was only two months old when Apollo 11 went to the Moon-- but it's a connection that's stayed with him through his entire life.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "No language was necessary." Sally from Washington, D.C., remembers studying abroad at the time of Apollo 11.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I took a trip with the Apollo 11 crew." Connie from Key Largo, Florida, had an eventful year in 1969-- but the Moon landing stands out for him.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I feel very lucky to be born on that special day." Anna from Italy was born on July 20, 1969, and feels connected to the Moon.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "We wanted to try and make it a memorable moment." Gene from Frederick, Maryland went the extra mile to make sure his young kids remembered the Moon landing.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "We were expecting our first child." Bonnie from Reno, Nevada was expecting her first child as she watched the Moon from her bungalow with her husband.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "The memory brings tears to my eyes every time." Jill from La Jolla, California wanted to be an astronaut in an age where that seemed impossible for women.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "The eight-day voyage of Apollo 11 was a bittersweet time for me." Though his family was going through tough times in 1969, Tom from Yuba City, California, remembers watching the launch with enthusiasm and looks forward to seeing the space shuttle Columbia with his son this summer.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "I was determined to watch those first steps." Dr. Harold Geller from Fairfax, Virginia, used to frequent the Hayden Planetarium.

Por NASA Podcast #Recomendado Tweet "It's made me very emotional today." Cecelia from Lakewood, California, remembers the excitement of 1969.