Every year on July 20, International Moon Day is celebrated worldwide. This landmark day was chosen in honor of the anniversary of humanity’s first landing on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.
According to sea-news.az that International Moon Day received official status through a resolution of the UN General Assembly in December 2021. The main purpose of establishing the day is to promote international cooperation in the sustainable exploration of the Moon and the peaceful use of outer space, as well as to commemorate the contributions of the scientists and astronauts involved in this historic event.
The Moon, Earth’s only natural satellite, has become one of humanity’s primary targets since the dawn of the space age. Over the past 60-plus years, more than 77 successful space missions to the Moon have been carried out by various countries. The UN Office for Outer Space Affairs supports the development of global partnerships in this field.
It should be noted that the theme of this year’s International Moon Day is “One Moon, One Vision, One Future,” and it is being celebrated with various educational events around the world.
