1969 marked a defining stretch of human activity on the Moon, with two Apollo missions touching down and crews working directly on the lunar surface. The year changed how we think about exploration by moving from orbit to actual boots-on-regolith operations.
There are 4 Astronauts that Landed on the Moon in 1969, ranging from Alan Bean to Pete Conrad. Entries for each are organized by Mission,Landing date (UTC),Landing site, which you’ll find below.
Which missions carried those astronauts to the Moon in 1969?
The four were part of Apollo 11 (Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin) and Apollo 12 (Pete Conrad and Alan Bean); Apollo 11 landed on July 20, 1969, and Apollo 12 landed on November 19, 1969.
Did all four actually walk on the lunar surface?
Yes—each of those astronauts conducted surface EVAs during their respective missions, performing scientific tasks, sample collection, and equipment deployment while on the Moon.
Astronauts that Landed on the Moon in 1969
| Name | Mission | Landing date (UTC) | Landing site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong | Apollo 11 | 1969-07-20 | Mare Tranquillitatis (Tranquility Base) |
| Buzz Aldrin | Apollo 11 | 1969-07-20 | Mare Tranquillitatis (Tranquility Base) |
| Pete Conrad | Apollo 12 | 1969-11-19 | Oceanus Procellarum (near Surveyor 3) |
| Alan Bean | Apollo 12 | 1969-11-19 | Oceanus Procellarum (near Surveyor 3) |
Images and Descriptions
Neil Armstrong
Apollo 11 commander, first human to walk on the Moon. Landed with LM Eagle at Tranquility Base on 1969-07-20. Famous for “That’s one small step…” A former test pilot and naval aviator, he symbolized the Apollo achievement and global space exploration.
Buzz Aldrin
Apollo 11 lunar module pilot and the second person to walk on the Moon. Landed at Tranquility Base on 1969-07-20. An MIT-trained engineer, he performed key EVA tasks, helped deploy experiments, and later advocated for continued human space exploration.
Pete Conrad
Commander of Apollo 12 and the third person to walk on the Moon after a precision landing at Oceanus Procellarum on 1969-11-19. Known for his humor and piloting skill, he led a mission that inspected Surveyor 3 and returned hardware to Earth.
Alan Bean
Apollo 12 lunar module pilot and the fourth person to walk on the Moon; landed at Oceanus Procellarum on 1969-11-19. An artist and engineer, he collected lunar samples, helped set up experiments, and later translated his lunar experiences into acclaimed paintings.
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