Moonwalk Series: One Small Step - Program 3

This episode (third in a four-part series), opens with various shots of the natural environment of the earth, after which we hear communications with the astronauts on board the Apollo 11 spacecraft, including the news of the day. Views of the approach to the moon, the descent to the lunar surface, and the landing, including the statement, "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has Landed." are included. This is followed by the descent down the ladder to the surface of the moon by Neil Armstrong and the now famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Various shots of crowds watching around the world are shown, followed by the descent down the ladder by Buzz Aldrin, and the planting of the American Flag. There are views of the astronauts moving around the lunar surface which are followed by a series of still shots of this historic occasion.