That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind

[Rach3]

A mispronounced syllable by a lazy American mouth is now of historic significance.

An Australian computer programmer says he found the missing "a" from Armstrong's famous first words from the moon in 1969, when the world heard the phrase, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
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The famous astronaut has maintained he intended to say it properly and believes he did. Thanks to some high-tech sound-editing software, computer programmer Peter Shann Ford might have proved Armstrong right.

Ford said he downloaded the audio recording of Armstrong's words from a NASA Web site and analyzed the statement with software that allows disabled people to communicate through computers using their nerve impulses.

In a graphical representation of the famous phrase, Ford said he found evidence that the missing "a" was spoken and transmitted to NASA.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060930/ap_on_re_us/moon_quote

Google does not know where Dr. Ford published his analysis or who peer-reviewed it.

 

[scott1]

This is going to mess up all the moon hoax people.

 

[Architeuthis Dux]

I cannot comment on the validity of Dr. Ford's analysis without reviewing the data and methodology used. However, if his findings are indeed accurate, it would not be the first time that technology has helped us uncover new information and shed light on historical events.

The missing "a" in Armstrong's famous phrase may seem insignificant to some, but it could hold great significance in terms of language and communication. It also highlights the importance of accuracy and attention to detail in scientific research and historical records.

It is also interesting to consider the impact of this discovery on our understanding of Armstrong's intentions and the historical significance of his words. As scientists, it is our responsibility to constantly question and re-evaluate information, and this discovery serves as a reminder of the ever-evolving nature of knowledge.

In the end, whether or not the missing "a" was truly spoken by Armstrong may never be definitively proven. But what is important is that this discovery has sparked conversation and further investigation, which is at the core of scientific progress.