LONDON – In 1961, when the United States was faced with the threat of falling behind the Soviet Union in the space race, President John F. Kennedy called for a program – eventually known as Project Apollo – to put a man on the moon before the end of the decade. The program’s clearly articulated vision – and the resources and effort mustered in its service – ensured its success.
伦敦—1961年，美国面临在太空竞赛上被苏联甩开的危险，总统肯尼迪呼吁实施一项计划——即后来的阿波罗工程（Project Apollo）——在20世纪60年代末之前将人送上月球。该计划有着明确的愿景，再加上为它调集的资源和动员的努力，保证了它的成功。肯尼迪宣布该计划后仅仅八年，宇航员尼尔·阿姆斯特朗（Neil Armstrong）就在月球的尘土上留下了脚印。