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Command module Columbia is 30,000 miles above Earth, traveling at over 7,500 miles per hour. T-4 hours to splashdown and “Mission accomplished” on #Apollo11, 50 years ago. #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/MYzuGW09XA

We’ve all looked up at the Moon on a particularly clear night and marveled at its beauty. Now imagine looking up and seeing Earth floating above you. Incredible. #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/A09bEz1jUt

Did you know that Neil Armstrong flew the X-15 in our collection? He was a @NASA test pilot before becoming an astronaut. He flew the iconic rocket plane seven times, and his fastest flight, at Mach 5.74, was in our X-15 #1: https://s.si.edu/2LBTjV9  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/R5v3aVcg3X

See Neil Armstrong's #Apollo11 spacesuit, Moon dust and all, at the Museum in DC, where it is now on long-term display: https://s.si.edu/2ZjxHQe  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/t07wX7zgU6

Recordings of conversations between the #Apollo11 astronauts and Mission Control give a unique insight into what it was like on the historic mission. We explore some highlights of the hours of audio: https://s.si.edu/2SzYeqi  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/9FONVTXHy6

After broadcasting the song with the Moon landing on July 20, BBC radio didn't play David Bowie's #SpaceOddity, a song about an astronaut lost in space, again until after #Apollo11 splashed down. We explore more on the blog: https://s.si.edu/2xMpVCs  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/4DOqO5h4Fy

Today in 1969, the #Apollo11 astronauts were headed back to Earth. Their ride home was command module Columbia -- only about as roomy as a large automobile. Explore the inside of Columbia thanks to @3D_Digi_SI: https://3d.si.edu/apollo11cm  #Apollo50 #AirSpacePhotopic.twitter.com/edKjCfj87Y

Thank you to @Raytheon for their support of our #Apollo50 celebration. Raytheon CEO Tom Kennedy explores what aerospace breakthroughs are next on the launchpad: https://s.si.edu/2Y1ANfB pic.twitter.com/p7FohbPrYQ

“Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace.” Pres Nixon’s speechwriters prepared a contingency speech, to be delivered if disaster struck during #Apollo11: https://s.si.edu/2LqK6iy  #Apollo50 : @USNatArchivespic.twitter.com/zXYtpjH2sA

We mourn the loss of Chris Kraft, NASA’s first Flight Director and the driving force behind Mission Control. His impact on the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs cannot be overstated.pic.twitter.com/oN5kbrwoWo

And of course they collected Moon rocks! The #Apollo11 astronauts brought back 21.7 kilograms of Moon rocks. These first samples were basalts and were about 3.7 billion years old. #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/th6MqWmoUG

They also conducted scientific experiments, like the solar wind experiment (pictured here), a seismometer to detect Moonquakes, and the laser ranging retroreflector. Learn more about the #Apollo11 experiments: https://s.si.edu/2YlKCnO  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/XmCa17OKf9

During their time exploring the lunar surface, Armstrong and Aldrin gathered as much information as possible about the Moon, including a large number of pictures of the lunar terrain. #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/KL51xP0hM7

Everyone knows a road trip isn't complete without a mixtape (or let's be real, a carefully crafted Spotify playlist). The #Apollo11 mission was no exception. We explore what the astronauts listened to on their journey to and from the Moon: https://s.si.edu/2Sv2A1O  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/t6VDWzN8Yi

Many unique pieces of memorabilia were created to celebrate #Apollo11. One of our favorites is this ladies handbag shaped like the command and service modules, given to the astronauts' wives. More on the blog: https://s.si.edu/2Sthzta  #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/DlpugYSUyH

After their Moonwalk, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin didn’t wipe Moon dust off their suits before getting into the LM. Neil remarked that they “look like chimney sweeps.” During our conservation of the Armstrong suit, we made sure to preserve the remaining Moon dust. #Apollo50pic.twitter.com/Wt8LD90DJo