Question

When Neil Armstrong said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," what did he mean by that?

Answer 1

Answer: What Armstrong is saying is that although stepping onto the moon is a huge accomplishment, it will most likely not be very impactful during his time. However, stepping foot onto the moon was a great leap for all of mankind, as no one else had been able to do it in the past. Because of Neil Armstrong and those who made his mission possible, everyone during our time period is now able to study and research the moon and other planets more easily and confidently than ever before.

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Answer 2

It's quite literal. He took a step roughly 12 inches so it's small for him. But the fact that he's even on the moon is an incredible feat