How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969. Here are 10 ways you can celebrate, for part-time enthusiasts and space nerds alike.

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1. Watch the Apollo 11 documentary, based on new historic footage

 

2. Sign up for MIT Technology Review’s newsletter, The Airlock

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3. For collectors, Apollo 11 gold coins

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4. MIT students can immerse themselves in Space Week

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5. Attend the Apollo Gala at the Kennedy Space Center

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6. Visit the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s exhibit

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7. For a movie night, watch First Man

 

8. Celebrate with Buzz Aldrin

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9. Add to your room decor with the mission transcript — on a poster

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10. If you want more space travel, join the Space Exploration Initiative

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