The Apollo 11 crew safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after returning from the Moon on July 24, 1969. During the Apollo missions, Brazil played a supporting role by hosting NASA tracking and communication stations, including facilities in Natal. These stations helped monitor spacecraft telemetry and communications. Brazil’s participation reflected its early cooperation in international space research. The success of Apollo 11 marked a milestone in human space exploration. Brazil’s involvement contributed to global scientific collaboration during the Space Race era.
