"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." It's been 40 years since those words were spoken on the moon by Neil Armstrong.

It's been 40 years and today our generation is wondering when we will make our historic footprint.

On the eve of the anniversary, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, of the Apollo 11 crew, spoke about the future in space travel.

They are expressing the importance to take new flights and going beyond the moon and to Mars.

They are urging President Barrack Obama to set and strive for new goals as John F. Kennedy did in 1961.

Micheal Collins said "I'd like to see Mars become the focus, just as John F. Kennedy focused on the moon."

But NASA is not looking to go to Mars anytime soon. NASA is concentrated first to return to the moon with the new ARES I and ARES V shuttles.

These next few years are going to be critical steps as people are once again getting excited for space travel. What will the future hold for us and generations to come?

Let's remember 40 years ago today the excitement, gratitude and ambition the lunar landing brought to our country and world.