On July 16, 1969, at 9:32 a.m. (EDT), Apollo 11 lifted off from Launch Pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center. The powerful Saturn V rocket, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built at the time, roared to life, shaking the ground as it carried humanity’s greatest dream toward space. As the engines ignited, millions watched live around the world. In just seconds, the rocket rose slowly, then faster, pushing through clouds and fire, leaving a bright trail in the sky. This liftoff marked the start