little known fact: Certain stations did not have the direct feed from NASA... they imposed a model of the LEM making its final descent... the supposed reason: Armstrong's proposed LZ was treacherous, so he expended his landing fuel maneuvering for a better landing site. Fearing a disaster, NASA did not give the live feed until seconds before the LEM touched down upon Tranquility Base.
Hence the words which appear at the bottom of the screen, "Live from Moon" was the first televised coverage. Armstrong was (by mission plan) supposed to wait upwards of a half hour to walk on the surface. NASA allowed Armstrong to go EVA early, perhaps even so audiences at home would not need to wait.
Hence the words which appear at the bottom of the screen, "Live from Moon" was the first televised coverage. Armstrong was (by mission plan) supposed to wait upwards of a half hour to walk on the surface. NASA allowed Armstrong to go EVA early, perhaps even so audiences at home would not need to wait.
