How the Moon landing unfolded

GMT 17:44pm The Lunar Module separates from the Command and Service Module in lunar orbit. 19:08pm Moon descent Armstrong and Aldrin begin their descent to the lunar surface. 20:04pm The Lunar Module is now just 15,200m (50,000ft) from the surface of the moon. 20:10pm The lunar module descends to 9,100m (30,000ft). 20:14pm Threat to mission The 1202 programme alarm flashes up, but Jack Garman realises it is safe to continue. 20:15pm Armstrong and Aldrin pick a new landing site having lost track of their location during the alarm. 20:16pm The low-fuel quantity light flashes on, meaning the crew has just seconds’ worth of fuel to land the Lunar Module. 20:16pm Finally dust is kicked up by the vehicle, meaning the landing is just seconds away. 20:17pm Armstrong and Aldrin successfully…

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