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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
The world watches Apollo 11 as three Americans head for the moon. Citizens across Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas pause at homes, shops, and embassies to follow live launch reports, with reactions from Berlin to Buenos Aires.
An estimated 528 million people worldwide watched the Apollo 1 launch through satellite television. ARG reported a one hour live feed reaching more than eighty nations and prompting the audience to exceed any prior event. US and Canada accounted for about 100 million viewers, Europe and Iron Curtain nations 300 million, Japan 50 million, and Asia including Australia 10 million. The Soviet Union revived coverage but did not broadcast to the public. Coverage will include live feeds from the command ship and lunar surface module.
Astronauts aboard Apollo 11 reported Los Angeles as relatively free of smog with clear views of mountains. Edwin Aldrin Jr noted visible snow on the California peaks while discussing Baja California’s cloud cover and circulation with Charles Duke.
Pope Paul VI praised the bold moon mission during his weekly audience at Castel Gandolfo, wishing the three astronauts success. In Vienna, office workers paused at midday to watch the launch, sharing the moment with the global event.
In multiple world capitals and many towns the display of televisions in shop windows drew crowds and became a common scene. The recurring sight highlighted the growing popularity of TV sets as consumer attractions and a symbol of modern living.
Athens based Greek insurer offers the first astropolicy insuring Apollo 11 astronauts for 10000 dollars per person payable to families if astronauts are lost in space. Coverage excludes kidnapping or voluntary stay on the moon and return refusal. After liftoff, ascent to orbit will take about 22 hours to reach the command module.
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