Slayton offered Armstrong the Post of Commander of Apollo 11
location_onWashington D.C., U.S.
calendar_today Monday Dec 23, 1968
After Armstrong served as backup commander for Apollo 8, Slayton offered him the post of commander of Apollo 11 on December 23, 1968, as Apollo 8 orbited the Moon.
Slayton offered Armstrong the Post of Commander of Apollo 11
location_onWashington D.C., U.S.
calendar_today Monday Dec 23, 1968
After Armstrong served as backup commander for Apollo 8, Slayton offered him the post of commander of Apollo 11 on December 23, 1968, as Apollo 8 orbited the Moon.