This interactive archive explores how global media reported the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969. It visualizes the geopolitical narratives of the Cold War, contrasting the triumphant toneThis interactive archive explores how media outlets around the world reported on the Apollo 11 Moon landing in July 1969. Through a dynamic visualization, the site compares journalistic narratives from different countries, highlighting variations in tone, language, and perspective across international publications. The project was created to mark NASA’s 70th anniversary. of the West with the more subdued, technical coverage from the Soviet bloc.
Instructions:
• Click on map markers to view newspaper front pages.
• Select two markers to compare different perspectives.