Space & the Universe

How many days did the Apollo 11 mission last, from launch to splashdown?

Answer

8.1 days

The entire first Moon landing — there and back — took less time than a typical summer vacation. Of those 8 days, Armstrong and Aldrin spent under 22 hours actually on the lunar surface.

Source: NASA Apollo 11 mission records

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