SIMI VALLEY, Calif., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Honoring America and our nation's past and future in space, Buzz Aldrin Ventures is proud to share footage of the Apollo XI 50^th Anniversary Gala at the Ronald Reagan Library.  This remarkable celebration, attended by countless astronauts, performers, and Apollo pioneers, including Apollo XI's Buzz Aldrin, celebrated America's first moon landing – in July 1969. 

The epic 50^th anniversary event took stock of this breathtaking American achievement – one of the most remarkable feats in Mankind's long history.  Inspirational lessons, music and reflections filled the dining space beneath Ronald Reagan's Air Force One.

50 years ago, the first moon landing was seminal, accelerating an end to the Cold War, inspiring Mankind.  As Neil noted, it was truly "One small step for Man, but One Giant Leap for Mankind," and as Buzz described, the moon was a destination characterized by "Magnificent Desolation."     

"The Apollo 11 mission was many things to many people.  To me, it was the dream we had all signed up to chase, what we had imagined, worked and trained for, the apex of service, aviation and exploration  …  Apollo 11 was a dream-come-true, for all of us.  A launch so smooth we had to look at dials to confirm we were off; extraordinary journey made possible by tens of thousands of extraordinary patriots. Apollo showed that this nation, America, can do whatever is required.  When destiny calls us, we step up.  It was an honor to be a part of Apollo – that was how I felt in 1969, how I still feel.  This is a blessed nation.  I hope we never forget how lucky we are to be Americans," said Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker. 

Notably, the Gala highlighted both this history-changing moon landing, and the patriotic trailblazers who made America's daring moon missions possible.  This event, held in a place that remembers another great American, Ronald Reagan, reminds the world of what happens when a unified, democratic, free people are inspired to achieve nearly impossible goals. Buzz Aldrin and others remain committed now to human spaceflight; the event supported Buzz Aldrin's Human Spaceflight Institute (HSI).  

A film role of the Apollo XI 50th Anniversary Gala, showcasing a magnificent evening can been viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qCejjYickw&feature=youtu.be

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SIMI VALLEY, Calif., July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Buzz Aldrin Ventures is proud to announce a celebratory 50^th Anniversary Gala commemorating the Apollo XI mission, America's first moon landing, to occur July 13^th, Saturday evening at the Ronald Reagan Library!

This epic 50^th event will celebrate one of America's most breathtaking and history-changing achievements – indeed, one of the most remarkable feats in Mankind's long history.

50 years ago – Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins – boldly set forth to show the world what humanity was capable of, to demonstrate American commitment to an outsized national goal, and to inspire future generations with hope, awe, wonder and a sense of mission.  The first moon landing was seminal, accelerated the end of the Cold War, and inspired all Mankind.  As Neil noted, it was truly "One small step for Man, but One Giant Leap for Mankind," and as Buzz described it, the moon was a destination characterized by "Magnificent Desolation."     

Held in the atrium of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California – the Gala will highlight this humanity-changing accomplishment, recognize the patriotic trailblazers who made the Moon missions possible, and remind the world of what happens when a unified, democratic, free people are inspired to first conceive and then achieve nearly impossible goals.

"We are pleased to celebrate this momentous triumph of the American spirit, daring and effort, a defining point for America and human civilization – when Apollo astronauts left footprints on the moon, in peace for all Mankind.  We sincerely hope the event will remind the world what that moon landing meant in 1969, and how important stretching back to the moon – and deeper into space – is for the future of Mankind.  My hope is that this evening, which will fund a non-profit Human Spaceflight Institute, helps to spur future interest in science, technology, and engineering and getting future generations of American pioneers into space," said Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker. 

The 50^th Anniversary of Apollo XI will occur in the Air Force One Pavilion at the Reagan Presidential Library on Saturday, July 13 and will feature remarks from several distinguished guests, including Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 16 astronaut and fellow Moonwalker Charlie Duke, and Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham.

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