Apollo 11 landing: Watch offline the landing of the moon as it was originally aired on July 16, 1969 – 50-year-old's birthday

Fifty years ago, millions of people around the world were stuck to their TV when America launched Apollo 11, the first mission of land on the moon. the three astronauts – Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and Michael Collins – became national heroes when they boarded their spaceship the morning of July 16, 1969 and left in the unknown. Four days later, Armstrong and Aldrin were walking on the moon, doing "a giant step for humanity"as Collins orbits in the module that would bring them home safely.

Anchor of CBS News Walter Cronkite directed the live coverage of the mission by the network with flawless enthusiasm and amazement. On Tuesday morning, exactly 50 years later, CBS News will rebroadcast this coverage so you can follow the progress of the historical event in real time.

Then on Tuesday night, CBS News celebrates the 50th anniversary with a special prime-time show, "Man on the Moon," presented by Norah O Donnell.

How to watch the CBS News Apollo 11 cover

Tuesday morning live

What: Original live cover of the launch of Apollo 11 – as was the case on July 16, 1969
Date: Tuesday, July 16th
When: 6am to 10am ET
Direct: In the video player above or at CBSNews.com/Apollo11 ​​from 6am.

Tuesday evening, special bonus

What: "Man on the Moon" – CBS News Special
Date: Tuesday, July 16th
When: 10 hours ET / PT; 21h CT
TV channel: Your local CBS station
Direct: CBS All Access – start a free trial