Neil Armstrong Walks on the Moon — Reading Comprehension

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to walk on the moon. He was part of the Apollo 11 mission, a project by NASA, the United States space agency. The goal was to send people to the moon and bring them back safely.

Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins left Earth on July 16, 1969. They traveled in a spaceship called Apollo 11. After four days, they reached the moon. Michael Collins stayed in the command module, while Armstrong and Aldrin moved into the lunar module.

The lunar module landed on the moon. Armstrong carefully climbed down the ladder. When he stepped onto the moon, he said, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” This showed how important the moment was for all people.

Buzz Aldrin joined Armstrong on the moon. They collected moon rocks and took photos. The American flag was placed on the moon’s surface. People all over the world watched on television as history was made.

After two and a half hours, Armstrong and Aldrin returned to the lunar module. They joined Collins and flew safely back to Earth. The Apollo 11 mission showed what teamwork, bravery, and science could do.

Interesting Fact: The footprints left by Armstrong and Aldrin are still on the moon today because there is no wind to erase them.

Who was the first person on the moon?

What was the name of the mission?

Which agency sent Apollo 11 to space?

Why did Armstrong call his step a 'giant leap'?

Why did Michael Collins stay in the command module?

What did Armstrong and Aldrin do on the moon?

The footprints on the moon are gone. True or false?

What does 'teamwork' mean?