7 Interesting Facts About The First Landing On The Moon - Page 4 of 9

Crew Was Quarantined For 3 Weeks After Their Arrival From The Moon

The crew of Apollo 11 were the first humans to interact with the Moon’s surface. Upon their arrival on the Earth, NASA was unsure about their medical condition. So, the crew was quarantined about 3 weeks until their medical examination was done, and it was clear that they got no disease from the Moon. The samples from the Moon were also isolated and were examined for the presence of microorganisms. But soon scientists found that the Moon was sterile and there was no sign of life. Today, when astronauts return from space, they are allowed to mingle with people because there is no risk of getting an infection from space.