On 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11's Launch, Looking Back at the Lunar Astronauts
It's the most exclusive fraternity on Earth.
Only 12 men have ever walked on the surface of the moon, kicking up lunar dust while making human history.
And it was 40 years ago today that the first of those men blasted off into space on the missions of their lifetimes.
Apollo 11 launched from Cape Kennedy on July 16, 1969, carrying Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin.
Four days later, the world watched as Armstrong stepped onto the moon and made his "giant leap for... Full Story
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