The three Apollo 11 astronauts pose with their families on a model of the moon in March 1969, ahead of the mission’s July 16 launch. (15/21)

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The three Apollo 11 astronauts pose with their families on a model of the moon in March 1969, ahead of the mission’s July 16 launch.

Pictured are astronaut Michael Collins and his wife Pat with their children Mike, Kate, and Ann at the top; astronaut Buzz Aldrin, his wife Joan, and their children Mike, Jan, and Andy at left; and astronaut Neil Armstrong and his wife Janet with children Ricky and Mark to the right.