other terms for the eagle has landed
Originally used by Neil Armstrong when the first man-made craft (the Eagle) landed on the moon, now used to indicate the completion of a mission objective.n expression used in concurrance with a great accomplishment. An obvious referrence to the first Apollo mission to the moon, where it was spoken at the landing of the lunar module. Duh. Reaching the summit of a mountain; finally putting down bags of groceries; landing on the moon, etc.