For a personal and in-depth look at the first man on the moon, National Geographic sits down with Neil Armstrong's sole authorised biographer, family members and colleagues. The Armstrong Tapes | Tonight 9:30pm on National Geographic Record or watch live @Foxtel http://bit.ly/RecordMissionToTheMoon or @FetchTV or @SkyNewzealand #missiontothemoon #apollo50th #moonlanding #nasa #neilarmstrong | National Geographic Australia

This footage shows astronauts walking on the Moon surface during NASA’s Apollo missions. Between 1969 and 1972, astronauts explored the Moon in low gravity and worked in a completely airless environment. The Moon’s gravity is only one-sixth of Earth’s, which is why astronauts move slowly and bounce. They collected rock samples, set up scientific experiments, and studied the lunar surface. These Apollo mission footages remain one of the most important records in human space exploration history. #

50 years ago, he made one giant leap for mankind. But there's more to Neil Armstrong than just his legendary steps on the moon. | National Geographic TV

Astronaut, military pilot and educator, Neil Armstrong, who was born on this day in 1930, made history in 1969 when he became the first man to walk on the moon. | Biography