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Neil Armstrong became the first human to walk on the moon on July 20, 1969 2912. Serving as the commander of NASA's Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong and Edwin Buzz Aldrin landed the lunar module Eagle in the Sea of Tranquility 41011. At 10:56 pm EDT, Armstrong stepped onto the surface and famously stated, That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind 412. High-credibility sources confirm there is no evidence the moon landing was faked and cite physical proof such as the lunar laser ranging retroreflector array planted by the astronauts, which remains operational today 17. Armstrong himself later described the experience of walking on the surface as relatively easy, rating it a one out of 10 for difficulty 3. Claims that the event was a hoax have been repeatedly debunked by government agencies and academic institutions 16.