Crossword: Lunar Voyages: Humanity's Greatest Leap

The definitive chronicle of the daring journey to the silent surface of the moon.

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• Footwear item that left a lasting impression on the dusty grey surface
• Preserved impression left behind because there is no breeze to blow it away
• Device that beamed the historic live broadcast back to millions of televisions
• Pressurized white garment worn to provide a breathable environment in the void
• Geological specimen brought home for study after being gathered from the cratered floor
• Patriotic symbol stood upright to mark the historic achievement
• Final stage where the craft settled gently onto the silent, dusty plain
• Initial move taken when descending from the module ladder to the grey ground
• Legendary flight series that sent pioneers to explore the nearby orbital neighbor
• The commander who famously became the very first to walk elsewhere
• American government agency that masterminded the journey to another world
• Nickname of the craft that successfully touched down in the Sea of silence
• The second man to walk on that silent grey world alongside his commander
• City known for its critical mission control center during the voyage
• State where the giant boosters were ignited at the Kennedy facility
• Towering, powerful vehicle designed to push explorers out of the atmosphere
• Peaceful-sounding base region chosen for the initial visit
• Astronaut who circled alone while his colleagues explored the surface
• Vital gas stored in heavy tanks to allow explorers to breathe while outside
• Years of rigorous practice required to prepare for such an intense mission