• FILE - In this publicity file photo released by The Weinstein Company, Michelle Williams, left, and Ryan Gosling, are shown in a scene from, "Blue Valentine." Gosling is slated to portray Neil Armstrong in Dreamworks' upcoming film "First Man." Photo: The Weinstein Company
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FILE - In this publicity file photo released by The Weinstein Company, Michelle Williams, left, and Ryan Gosling, are shown in a scene from, "Blue Valentine." Gosling is slated to portray Neil Armstrong in Dreamworks' upcoming film "First Man." less
FILE - In this publicity file photo released by The Weinstein Company, Michelle Williams, left, and Ryan Gosling, are shown in a scene from, "Blue Valentine." Gosling is slated to portray Neil Armstrong in ... more
Photo: The Weinstein Company
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Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, stands on the lunar surface after the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. The Lunar Module is seen in the background.
Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, stands on the lunar surface after the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. The Lunar Module is seen in the background.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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In this July 12, 1969, file photo, the spot on the moon where Apollo 11 astronauts will aim for in their landing in the first attempt by man to land on the moon is pointed out by Rocco Petrone, director of launch operations at the space complex, Cape Kennedy, Fla. less
In this July 12, 1969, file photo, the spot on the moon where Apollo 11 astronauts will aim for in their landing in the first attempt by man to land on the moon is pointed out by Rocco Petrone, director of ... more
Photo: Jim Kerlin, AP
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Apollo astronauts listen to Deke Slayton, director of flight crew operations for historic Apollo 11 flight, right, as they have their pre-flight breakfast at Cape Kennedy, Florida, on July 16, 1969. From left, they are Command Module pilot Michael Collins, Command Pilot Neil A. Armstrong, William A. Anders, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. Anders is a member of the Apollo 11 backup crew. less
Apollo astronauts listen to Deke Slayton, director of flight crew operations for historic Apollo 11 flight, right, as they have their pre-flight breakfast at Cape Kennedy, Florida, on July 16, 1969. From left, ... more
Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Newsmen and neighbors gather in front of a mobile television unit at the home of Astronaut Michael Collins, near the Manned Spacecraft Center, July 16, 1969, Houston, Texas. They were gathered to watch the blastoff of the Saturn rocket carrying the Apollo 11 spacecraft on its way to the moon. less
Newsmen and neighbors gather in front of a mobile television unit at the home of Astronaut Michael Collins, near the Manned Spacecraft Center, July 16, 1969, Houston, Texas. They were gathered to watch the ... more
Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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In this July 20, 1969 file, photo, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong steps down from the lunar module lander and becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. A huge shadow of the Lunar module is cast on the moon's surface. The photo was made from 16mm color film and was taken with a Mauer camera at six and 12 frames per second. less
In this July 20, 1969 file, photo, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong steps down from the lunar module lander and becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. A huge shadow of the Lunar module is cast on the ... more
Photo: Anonymous, AP
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Astronaut Edwin Aldrin's son, Andrew, signs an OK from the top of his treehouse. Apollo 11 video here.
Astronaut Edwin Aldrin's son, Andrew, signs an OK from the top of his treehouse. Apollo 11 video here.
Photo: Tom Colburn, Houston Chronicle
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American servicemen pause on a downtown Saigon Street to read a local newspaper account of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, July 21, 1969, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. From left are Air Force. Sgt. Michael Chivaris, Clinton, Mass., Army Spec. 4 Andrew Hutchins, Middlebury, Vt.; Air Force Sgt. John Whalin, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Army Spec. 4 Lloyd Newton, Roseburg, Ore. less
American servicemen pause on a downtown Saigon Street to read a local newspaper account of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, July 21, 1969, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. From left are Air Force. Sgt. Michael Chivaris, ... more
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The president greets the crew at the White House on the 40th anniversary of the landing. The president said he recalled watching Apollo astronauts return to Hawaii after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. He said he'd sit on his grandfather's shoulders and "we'd pretend like they could see us as we were waving at folks coming home." less
The president greets the crew at the White House on the 40th anniversary of the landing. The president said he recalled watching Apollo astronauts return to Hawaii after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean. He ... more
Photo: Alex Brandon, AP
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Here's who was on the rocket that day: Astronauts Neil Armstrong, left, Michael Collins, center, and Edwin A. Aldrin, are pictured in this 1969 Apollo II crew portrait. Apollo 11 video here.
Here's who was on the rocket that day: Astronauts Neil Armstrong, left, Michael Collins, center, and Edwin A. Aldrin, are pictured in this 1969 Apollo II crew portrait. Apollo 11 video here.
Photo: AP
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This oblique photograph of the moon looks generally northwest into the Sea of Tranquility, projected landing site for the Apollo 11 astronauts. The lower (nearest) linear feature is the Cauchy Scarp. The upper linear feature is the Cauchy Rille. The prominent crater Cauchy lies between the rille and the scarp. This picture was made from the Apollo 8 spacecraft late December, 1968. less
This oblique photograph of the moon looks generally northwest into the Sea of Tranquility, projected landing site for the Apollo 11 astronauts. The lower (nearest) linear feature is the Cauchy Scarp. The ... more
Photo: NASA, Associated Press
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In this July 5, 1969 file photo, Astronaut Neil Armstrong, left, the first man scheduled to walk on the moon, displays a plaque that will be attached to a landing leg of the lunar module descent stage and will be left on the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts as Col. Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, center, holds the Apollo 11 insigna at a news conference at the Space Center. Command Module pilot Lt. Col. Michael Collins is at right. less
In this July 5, 1969 file photo, Astronaut Neil Armstrong, left, the first man scheduled to walk on the moon, displays a plaque that will be attached to a landing leg of the lunar module descent stage and will ... more
Photo: AP
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This photo shows Apollo 11 crew members, led by Neil Armstrong, heading for the van that will take them to the rocket for the launch to the moon. Apollo 11 video here.
This photo shows Apollo 11 crew members, led by Neil Armstrong, heading for the van that will take them to the rocket for the launch to the moon. Apollo 11 video here.
Photo: AP
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The launch control team watches in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
The launch control team watches in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Photo: New York Times
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The Saturn V makes history. The launch is marked in the annals of time by a period that included two other key events: Sen. Edward Kennedy's crash at Chappaquiddick (July 18) and Woodstock (Aug. 15). Apollo 11 video here. less
The Saturn V makes history. The launch is marked in the annals of time by a period that included two other key events: Sen. Edward Kennedy's crash at Chappaquiddick (July 18) and Woodstock (Aug. 15). Apollo 11 ... more
Photo: NASA
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The 3,817 ton ship rises from the earth. Who gave the order for ignition? Jack King, the "voice of Apollo." Apollo 11 video here.
The 3,817 ton ship rises from the earth. Who gave the order for ignition? Jack King, the "voice of Apollo." Apollo 11 video here.
Photo: AP
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Apollo 11 launches into orbit. Apollo 11 video here.
Apollo 11 launches into orbit. Apollo 11 video here.
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Astronaut Edwin Aldrin's son, Andrew, with some neighborhood friends. Left to right: Mark Frantz (10), Charley Merrifield (11) and Andrew. Apollo 11 video here.
Astronaut Edwin Aldrin's son, Andrew, with some neighborhood friends. Left to right: Mark Frantz (10), Charley Merrifield (11) and Andrew. Apollo 11 video here.
Photo: Tom Colburn, Houston Chronicle
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Berliners stand in front of a TV shop and look through the window to observe the start of the Apollo 11 space mission on television, June 16, 1969, Berlin, Germany.
Berliners stand in front of a TV shop and look through the window to observe the start of the Apollo 11 space mission on television, June 16, 1969, Berlin, Germany.
Photo: Edwin Reichert, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A group of unidentified people gather around televisions in a Sears Dept. store in White Plains, N.Y. to watch the lift off of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969.
A group of unidentified people gather around televisions in a Sears Dept. store in White Plains, N.Y. to watch the lift off of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Wives of the three Apollo 11 astronauts make a joint apperance today today at one of their homes near the Space Center in Houston as their husbands continued the historical flight to the moon. From left: Mrs. Neil A. Armstrong, whose husband is scheduled to be the first man to step on the moon; Mrs. Michael Collins and Mrs. Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. less
Wives of the three Apollo 11 astronauts make a joint apperance today today at one of their homes near the Space Center in Houston as their husbands continued the historical flight to the moon. From left: Mrs. ... more
Photo: AP
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In this July 1969 file photo, most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular photograph taken from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its translunar coast toward the moon, during the month of July, 1969. Apollo 11 was already about 98,000 nautical miles from earth when this picture was made. less
In this July 1969 file photo, most of Africa and portions of Europe and Asia can be seen in this spectacular photograph taken from the Apollo 11 spacecraft during its translunar coast toward the moon, during ... more
Photo: NASA, AP
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A View of the Apollo Command Module with Astronaut Michael Collins aboard as seen from the Lunar Module, July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin in the LM have separated from Apollo 11 and prepare to go to the lunar surface. Moon terrain in background is the far side of the moon. less
A View of the Apollo Command Module with Astronaut Michael Collins aboard as seen from the Lunar Module, July 20, 1969. Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin in the LM have separated from Apollo 11 and ... more
Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Past Apollo mission astronaut Frank Borman talks about the successful lunar landing of Apollo 11 and of the future of the space missions during a news conference at the White House, July 20, 1969. Borman viewed the telecast from the moon with President Nixon. less
Past Apollo mission astronaut Frank Borman talks about the successful lunar landing of Apollo 11 and of the future of the space missions during a news conference at the White House, July 20, 1969. Borman viewed ... more
Photo: JOHN DURICKA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage can be seen from the command service module during rendezvous in lunar orbit July 20, 1969. The large, dark-colored area in the background is Smith's Sea, centered at 85 degrees east longitude and 2 degrees south latitude on the lunar near side, looking west as the Earth rises above the Lunar horizon. It was announced Thursday, March 5, 1998, that small, scattered pockets of ice have been found beneath the lunar surface by a robot survey spacecraft that has spent the last month mapping the moon. less
The Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage can be seen from the command service module during rendezvous in lunar orbit July 20, 1969. The large, dark-colored area in the background is Smith's Sea, centered at 85 ... more
Photo: AP
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Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., lunar module pilot, descends steps of Lunar Module ladder as he prepares to walk on the moon, July 20, 1969. He had just egressed the Lunar Module. This picture was taken by Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Commander, with a 70mm surface camera during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity. less
Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., lunar module pilot, descends steps of Lunar Module ladder as he prepares to walk on the moon, July 20, 1969. He had just egressed the Lunar Module. This picture was taken by ... more
Photo: NEIL A. ARMSTRONG, AP
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Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong is shown making history as he climbs down the ladder from the lunar module (left photo) and a few seconds later becomes the first human to set foot on the moon (right photo). The photos were taken during a telecast back to earth of the history-making achievement. less
Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong is shown making history as he climbs down the ladder from the lunar module (left photo) and a few seconds later becomes the first human to set foot on the moon (right photo). ... more
Photo: AP
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In this , July 20, 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong walks slowly away from the lunar module to explore the surface of the moon.
In this , July 20, 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong walks slowly away from the lunar module to explore the surface of the moon.
Photo: AP
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In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, right, trudges across the surface of the moon leaving behind footprints. The U.S. flag, planted on the surface by the astronauts, can be seen between Armstrong and the lunar module. Edwin E. Aldrin is seen closer to the craft. The men reported the surface of the moon was like soft sand and they left footprints several inches deep wherever they walked. less
In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, right, trudges across the surface of the moon leaving behind footprints. The U.S. flag, planted on the surface by the astronauts, can be ... more
Photo: AP
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Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin, the first men to land on the moon, plant the U.S. flag on the lunar surface, July 20, 1969. Photo was made by a 16mm movie camera inside the lunar module, shooting at one frame per second. less
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin, the first men to land on the moon, plant the U.S. flag on the lunar surface, July 20, 1969. Photo was made by a 16mm movie camera inside the ... more
Photo: AP
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This NASA handout photo taken on July 20, 1969 shows Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing mission, posing beside the deployed United States flag during Apollo 11 Extravehicular Activity (EVA) on the lunar surface area called the Sea of Tranquility. With one small step off a ladder, Neil Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 mission, became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, before the eyes of hundreds of millions of awed television viewers worldwide. With that step, he placed mankind's first footprint on an extraterrestrial world and gained instant hero status. The Lunar Module (LM) is on the left, and the footprints of the astronauts are clearly visible in the soil of the Moon. less
This NASA handout photo taken on July 20, 1969 shows Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., lunar module pilot of the first lunar landing mission, posing beside the deployed United States flag during Apollo 11 ... more
Photo: HO, AFP/Getty Images
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In this July 20, 1969 file photo, a crowd watches, as the Apollo 11 crew lands on the moon, in Central Park, New York.
In this July 20, 1969 file photo, a crowd watches, as the Apollo 11 crew lands on the moon, in Central Park, New York.
Photo: Marty Lederhandler, AP
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A Japanese family watch their TV screen as President Richard Nixon is superimposed on a live TV Broadcast of the Apollo 11 astronauts salute from the Moon, July, 1969, Tokyo, Japan. The family is unidentified.
A Japanese family watch their TV screen as President Richard Nixon is superimposed on a live TV Broadcast of the Apollo 11 astronauts salute from the Moon, July, 1969, Tokyo, Japan. The family is unidentified.
Photo: AP
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In this July 20, 1969 file photo, a footprint left by one of the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission shows in the soft, powder surface of the moon.
In this July 20, 1969 file photo, a footprint left by one of the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission shows in the soft, powder surface of the moon.
Photo: Anonymous, AP
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Bikini clad hostesses of a Tokyo cabaret, led by their manager, shout "Banzai" cheers in Japanese, in front of the U.S. Embassy, July, 1969, Tokyo Japan. They were celebrating the successful landing of the Apollo 11 lunar module on the moon. The girls carry signs reading "Congratulation for successful landing on the Moon." less
Bikini clad hostesses of a Tokyo cabaret, led by their manager, shout "Banzai" cheers in Japanese, in front of the U.S. Embassy, July, 1969, Tokyo Japan. They were celebrating the successful landing of the ... more
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Bikini clad hostesses of a Tokyo cabaret, led by their manager, shout "Banzai" cheers in Japanese, in front of the U.S. Embassy, July, 1969, Tokyo Japan. They were celebrating the successful landing of the Apollo 11 lunar module on the moon. The girls carry signs reading "Congratulation for successful landing on the Moon." less
Bikini clad hostesses of a Tokyo cabaret, led by their manager, shout "Banzai" cheers in Japanese, in front of the U.S. Embassy, July, 1969, Tokyo Japan. They were celebrating the successful landing of the ... more
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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A crowd gathers to watch the Apollo 11 crew land on the moon, July 20, 1969, Central Park, New York.
A crowd gathers to watch the Apollo 11 crew land on the moon, July 20, 1969, Central Park, New York.
Photo: Marty Lederhandler, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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This July 20, 1969 file photo released by NASA shows commander of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong of the US near the lunar lander and the US flag, taken by Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. on the surface of the Moon. With one small step off a ladder, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, before the eyes of hundreds of millions of awed television viewers worldwide. With that step, he placed mankind's first footprint on an extraterrestrial world and gained instant hero status. less
This July 20, 1969 file photo released by NASA shows commander of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong of the US near the lunar lander and the US flag, taken by Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. ... more
Photo: NASA, AFP/Getty Images
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This July 20, 1969 file photo released by NASA shows Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. removing a scientific experiment from the Lunar Module "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. As an estimated 500 million people around the world waited with bated breath crowded around fuzzy television screens and radios, Armstrong stepped down the lunar module's ladder and onto the lunar surface. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Armstrong intoned, his words slightly distorted by distance and communications equipment, in a phrase now etched forever into the history books. less
This July 20, 1969 file photo released by NASA shows Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. removing a scientific experiment from the Lunar Module "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. As ... more
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Edwin Buzz Aldrin carries scientific experiments to a deployment site south of the lunar module Eagle. One experiment involved the inner composition of the moon, and another tried to determine the exact distance from Earth. Photo was taken by Neil Armstrong of the Apollo 11 mission in July 1969. From the book Full Moon (Knopf) by Michael Light. less
Edwin Buzz Aldrin carries scientific experiments to a deployment site south of the lunar module Eagle. One experiment involved the inner composition of the moon, and another tried to determine the exact ... more
Photo: AP
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In this July 20, 1969 file photo provided by NASA, mission control personnel watch the moon walk by Apollo 11 astronauts, in Houston.
In this July 20, 1969 file photo provided by NASA, mission control personnel watch the moon walk by Apollo 11 astronauts, in Houston.
Photo: Anonymous, AP
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Picture taken by US astronaut Neil Armstrong of astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin conducting an experiment on the moon's surface on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo XI space mission. As an estimated 500 million people around the world waited with bated breath crowded around fuzzy television screens and radios, Armstrong stepped down the lunar module's ladder and onto the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Armstrong intoned, his words slightly distorted by distance and communications equipment, in a phrase now etched forever into the history books. less
Picture taken by US astronaut Neil Armstrong of astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin conducting an experiment on the moon's surface on July 20, 1969, during the Apollo XI space mission. As an estimated 500 million ... more
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In this July 1969 file photo, Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks by the footpad of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module.
In this July 1969 file photo, Astronaut Edwin Aldrin walks by the footpad of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module.
Photo: NASA, AP
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Picture taken on July 20, 1969 shows astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walking on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong took this photograph with a 70mm lunar surface camera. With one small step off a ladder, commander of the Apollo 11 mission Neil Armstrong of the US became the first human to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969, before the eyes of hundreds of millions of awed television viewers worldwide. With that step, he placed mankind's first footprint on an extraterrestrial world and gained instant hero status. less
Picture taken on July 20, 1969 shows astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot, walking on the surface of the moon during the Apollo 11 extravehicular activity (EVA). Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong took ... more
Photo: NASA, AFP/Getty Images
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The Moon hangs high over the Neil Armstrong residence in El Lago, but when this picture was taken, Mrs. Janet Armstrong, her children, and a few friends were watching her husband, Neil and fellow astronaut Edwin Aldrin walk around on the surface of the Moon. less
The Moon hangs high over the Neil Armstrong residence in El Lago, but when this picture was taken, Mrs. Janet Armstrong, her children, and a few friends were watching her husband, Neil and fellow astronaut ... more
Photo: Curtis McGee, Houston Chronicle
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In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, is seen inside the Lunar Module while the LM rested on the lunar surface. Astronauts Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module Pilot, had already completed their extravehicular activity when this picture was made. less
In this July 20, 1969 file photo, Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander, is seen inside the Lunar Module while the LM rested on the lunar surface. Astronauts Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., ... more
Photo: Anonymous, AP
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ThinkFilm provided this photo of (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin after the July, 1969 Apollo 11 mission from "In the Shadow of the Moon."
ThinkFilm provided this photo of (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and Buzz Aldrin after the July, 1969 Apollo 11 mission from "In the Shadow of the Moon."
Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Dr. Bill Carpenter prepares skin swab containers in the mobile quarantine facility aboard the recovery ship USS Hornet, awaiting the return to Earth of the Apollo 11 astronauts, July 21, 1969. After their return, the astronauts will be isolated in the mobile quarantine facility aboard the Hornet. less
Dr. Bill Carpenter prepares skin swab containers in the mobile quarantine facility aboard the recovery ship USS Hornet, awaiting the return to Earth of the Apollo 11 astronauts, July 21, 1969. After their ... more
Photo: Anonymous, ASSOCIATED PRESS
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The media surround Janet Armstrong, wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong.
The media surround Janet Armstrong, wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong.
Photo: Bill Thompson, Houston Chronicle
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This July 24, 1969 photo shows the re-entry of Apollo 11 into the earth's atmosphere.
This July 24, 1969 photo shows the re-entry of Apollo 11 into the earth's atmosphere.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Apollo 11 slashdown in the Pacific, July 24, 1969.
Apollo 11 slashdown in the Pacific, July 24, 1969.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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U.S.Navy personnel, protected by Biological Isolation Garments, is recovering the Apollo 11 crew from the re-entry vehicle, which landed safely in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969, after an eight day mission on the moon. less
U.S.Navy personnel, protected by Biological Isolation Garments, is recovering the Apollo 11 crew from the re-entry vehicle, which landed safely in the Pacific Ocean on July 24, 1969, after an eight day mission ... more
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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US Navy pararescueman Lieutenant Clancey Hatleberg disinfects Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin in a life raft during recovery operations on July 24, 1969 at the successful completion of their lunar landing mission. less
US Navy pararescueman Lieutenant Clancey Hatleberg disinfects Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin in a life raft during recovery operations on July 24, 1969 at the ... more
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In this 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronauts stand next to their spacecraft in 1969, from left to right: Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, lunar module pilot; Neil Armstrong, flight commander; and Lt. Michael Collins, command module pilot. less
In this 1969 file photo, Apollo 11 astronauts stand next to their spacecraft in 1969, from left to right: Col. Edwin E. Aldrin, lunar module pilot; Neil Armstrong, flight commander; and Lt. Michael Collins, ... more
Photo: Anonymous, AP
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Apollo 11 crew leaving recovery helicopter, July 24, 1969.
Apollo 11 crew leaving recovery helicopter, July 24, 1969.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Misson control personnel wave flags to celebrate the the return to earth of Apollo 11 on July 24, 1969.
Misson control personnel wave flags to celebrate the the return to earth of Apollo 11 on July 24, 1969.
Photo: NASA, NYT
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Mrs. Edwin E. Aldrin (Joan) admitted to being tense during parts of the Apollo 11 mission, but she said Thursday, the day her husband splashed down, was different. Mrs. Aldrin and her children, from left, Janice, Michael and Andrew, held a hot but happy post-splashdown press conference. less
Mrs. Edwin E. Aldrin (Joan) admitted to being tense during parts of the Apollo 11 mission, but she said Thursday, the day her husband splashed down, was different. Mrs. Aldrin and her children, from left, ... more
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In this July 24, 1969 file photo, President Richard Nixon, back to camera, greets the Apollo 11 astronauts in the quarantine van on board the U.S.S. Hornet after splashdown and recovery. The Apollo 11 crew from left: Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. less
In this July 24, 1969 file photo, President Richard Nixon, back to camera, greets the Apollo 11 astronauts in the quarantine van on board the U.S.S. Hornet after splashdown and recovery. The Apollo 11 crew ... more
Photo: AP
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Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 flight, greets his son Mark on telephone intercom system, while his wife Jan and another son Eric look on. Armstrong had just arrived in early morning with the Mobile Quarantine Facility at Ellington Air Force Base. Armstrong and fellow astronauts will remain in the MQF until arrival and confinement in the Crew Reception Area of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory at the Manned Spacecraft Center. Quarantine period will end on August 10, 1969. less
Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the Apollo 11 flight, greets his son Mark on telephone intercom system, while his wife Jan and another son Eric look on. Armstrong had just arrived in early morning with the ... more
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The Apollo 11 crew in their isolation trailer, left to right: Neil Armstrong; Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins are greeted by their wives, left to right: Pat Collins; Jan Armstrong and Joan Aldrin after the spacemen arrived at Ellington AFB near the Manned Spacecraft Center, Houston, Tex. less
The Apollo 11 crew in their isolation trailer, left to right: Neil Armstrong; Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins are greeted by their wives, left to right: Pat Collins; Jan Armstrong and Joan Aldrin ... more
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission and the first man to set foot on the Moon, blows out the candles on his birthday cake as he celebrates his 39th birthday while still confined to the Crew Reception Area of the Manned Spacecraft Center's Lunar Receiving Laboratory. less
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, commander of the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission and the first man to set foot on the Moon, blows out the candles on his birthday cake as he celebrates his 39th birthday ... more
Photo: NASA
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In this Aug. 13, 1969 file photo, amid ticker tape and American flags, Apollo 11 astronauts wave to welcoming New Yorkers during parade up lower Broadway on Wednesday, in New York. The spacemen, from left, are Michael Collins, Edwin Aldrin, Jr., and Neil A. Armstrong. less
In this Aug. 13, 1969 file photo, amid ticker tape and American flags, Apollo 11 astronauts wave to welcoming New Yorkers during parade up lower Broadway on Wednesday, in New York. The spacemen, from left, are ... more
Photo: Eddie Adams, AP
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This picture shows a display in honor of the Apollo 11 astronauts in a window of the Saks 5th Avenue store in New York in 1969.
This picture shows a display in honor of the Apollo 11 astronauts in a window of the Saks 5th Avenue store in New York in 1969.
Photo: ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Apollo 11 ticker tape parade in downtown Houston. Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. parade through downtown Houston in August 16, 1969.
Apollo 11 ticker tape parade in downtown Houston. Apollo 11 Astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. parade through downtown Houston in August 16, 1969.
Photo: Jerry Click, Houston Chronicle
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Michael Collins during a ticker tape parade in downtown Houston.
Michael Collins during a ticker tape parade in downtown Houston.
Photo: JERRY CLICK, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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Neil Armstrong waves along with his wife and son from confetti-strewn car.
Neil Armstrong waves along with his wife and son from confetti-strewn car.
Photo: JERRY CLICK, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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Main Street Houston - Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, waves to Houstonians who came by the thousands August 16, 1969 to cheer the Apollo 11 astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins after their historic moon landing in July. less
Main Street Houston - Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, waves to Houstonians who came by the thousands August 16, 1969 to cheer the Apollo 11 astronauts, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins after ... more
Photo: JIM COKER, HOUSTON CHRONICLE
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Celebration for Apollo 11 astronauts at the Astrodome, August 1969.
Celebration for Apollo 11 astronauts at the Astrodome, August 1969.
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Pope Paul VI looks through a magnifying lens as he examines a microfilm of messages from world leaders, brought to the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts, during an audience in the pontiff`s private studio for them and their wives, Oct. 16, 1969. Standing behind the Pope, in front row, are (l/r:) Michael Collins; Msgr. P. Conveney, acting as interpreter; Edwin Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. less
Pope Paul VI looks through a magnifying lens as he examines a microfilm of messages from world leaders, brought to the moon by the Apollo 11 astronauts, during an audience in the pontiff`s private studio for ... more
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President Jimmy Carter is shown at the White House with the Apollo 11 crew in July of 1979, left to right: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, and Neil Armstrong.
President Jimmy Carter is shown at the White House with the Apollo 11 crew in July of 1979, left to right: Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins, and Neil Armstrong.
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Apollo astronauts, from left, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and Walter Cunningham hold a press conference in a replica of an Apollo control room at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Friday July 16, 1999. The men were at the center to help celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch. less
Apollo astronauts, from left, Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Gene Cernan, and Walter Cunningham hold a press conference in a replica of an Apollo control room at Kennedy Space Center, Fla. Friday July 16, ... more
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Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, center, with fellow astronauts Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin, right, and Michael Collins, left, laugh Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at a ceremony in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, were they were presented the Langley Gold Medal for aviation by Vice President Al Gore. The event marks the 30th anniversay of the first landing on the moon by the three crew members. less
Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, center, with fellow astronauts Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin, right, and Michael Collins, left, laugh Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at a ceremony in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in ... more
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Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin is applauded by Vice President Al Gore after Gore presented him the Langley Gold Medal for aviation Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at a ceremony in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. The event marks the 30th anniversay of the first landing on the moon by the three Apollo 11 crew members. In the background is the original Apollo 11 capsule. less
Apollo 11 astronaut Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin is applauded by Vice President Al Gore after Gore presented him the Langley Gold Medal for aviation Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at a ceremony in the Smithsonian Air and ... more
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President Clinton looks at a piece of moon rock presented to him by Apollo 11 crew members Michael Collins, left, Neil Armstrong, second left, and Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin, right, during a visit to the White House. Carol Armstrong, wife of Neil, third left, and Lois Aldrin, second right, wife of Buzz, joined the presentation. Tuesday marks 30th anniversary of the first landing on the moon, and the men of Apollo 11 received the prestigious Langley Gold Medal for aviation Tuesday, as well as, met with Clinton. less
President Clinton looks at a piece of moon rock presented to him by Apollo 11 crew members Michael Collins, left, Neil Armstrong, second left, and Edwin A. "Buzz" Aldrin, right, during a visit to the White ... more
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U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Apollo 11 astronauts, from left, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, Michael Collins, the command module pilot, and Neil Armstrong, who took the first step on the moon, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S. Obama used the appearance with the astronauts to reinforce his call for greater emphasis on math and science in U.S. schools. less
U.S. President Barack Obama meets with Apollo 11 astronauts, from left, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, Michael Collins, the command module pilot, and Neil Armstrong, who took the first ... more
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Outer space enthusiasts willing to travel 1,000 miles to Cape Canaveral could appear in a movie about Neil Armstrong.

The movie, "First Man," explores the life of the very first man to walk on the moon in 1969. Armstrong will be played by Ryan Gosling in the film that comes to theaters in October.

Dreamworks, along with Universal Pictures and Rose Locke Casting, is looking for background actors and applications are open until Feb. 8.

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They want men and women who are at least 20 years old. Men must have a period haircut and a clean shaven face. Women cannot have highlights in their hair or fake nails. They also cannot have visible piercings or tattoos.

Shooting begins Feb. 14 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Those chosen will get paid $125 for 12 hours of work.

Alex Stuckey covers NASA and the environment for the Houston Chronicle. You can reach her at alex.stuckey@chron.com or Twitter.com/alexdstuckey.