The F-1 engines that powered the Saturn V rocket during the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 have been recovered from the ocean floor after remaining submerged for over 40 years. These engines fell into the Atlantic Ocean after the rocket’s first stage detached and splashed down following the historic mission. At the time, NASA had no plans to retrieve the engines, and they remained lost until 2012 when a deep-sea sonar scan, funded by Jeff Bezos, identified their location. The discovery was made at a depth of approximately 4,300 meters, off the coast of Florida. In March 2013, an expedition fully funded by Bezos enabled the recovery of about 11,300 kilograms of engine components. These pieces were identified through a serial number engraved on one of the recovered parts. Although the recovery was privately funded, the artifacts remain the property of the U.S. government. They have been distributed among two institutions: the Smithsonian Institution and the Museum of Flight in Seattle. The Saturn V rocket was composed of multiple stages, each of which separated once its fuel was spent. The first stage, which included five F-1 engines, was only active for about 150 seconds, just long enough to propel the rocket out of Earth’s gravity and into space. The engines were found in a severely damaged state, having been subjected to the force of the splashdown and over four decades of submersion. The impact of the splashdown, combined with the pressure and corrosion of the deep ocean, had torn apart the massive structures. Museum curators are not attempting to restore the engines to their original condition. Instead, their primary goal is to halt further degradation and stabilize the artifacts for public display. The focus is on preservation rather than reconstruction. It is important to note that while the recovery was privately funded, the ownership of the F-1 engines has never been disputed. They remain the property of the American government. NASA has planned to distribute the recovered pieces among several institutions. A set of components will be given to the Smithsonian for the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., while another group of parts will be entrusted to the Museum of Flight in Seattle. This distribution ensures that the historic artifacts will be accessible to the public for education and historical preservation.