What was the impact of Apollo 11 on the future of mankind?

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The discussion highlights a 1969 Panorama special available on BBC iPlayer that explores the impact of the first Moon landing on humanity's future. Participants express enthusiasm for the documentary, with one user confirming they found a version on YouTube. Additionally, another user mentions a documentary series titled "When We Left Earth," which focuses on the Apollo missions, indicating a shared interest in space exploration content. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the significance of the Moon landing and its portrayal in media.
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For anyone with access to the BBC iPlayer, in the "Archive" section there is a Panorama special from 1969 discussing the impact of the first Moon landing on the future of mankind. Fascinating. Definitely worth a watch.
 
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@PeroK thanks for sharing!

Is this the same show? I found it on YouTube searching on 'bbc panorama moon landing'

 
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Thanks @PeroK , I will watch it!
I saw a great documentary series about the Apollo missions a while ago called "When We Left Earth":
 
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