Who is Neil Armstrong?

Who is Neil Armstrong?

Mini Bio (1) Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA as Neil Alden Armstrong. He is known for his work on Kitty Hawk: The Wright Brothers‘ Journey of Invention (2003), Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey (2010) and Footprints on the Moon: Apollo 11 (1969).

When did Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon?

Astronauts Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin planted a plaque on the lunar surface on July 20, 1969. It reads: „Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon, July 1969 AD.

What was the name of Neil Armstrong’s second flight?

Armstrong’s second flight was Apollo 11 in 1969. He was the mission commander. He flew with Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon in a lander named „Eagle.“ They were the first people to land on the moon. Collins did not land. He circled the moon in the Apollo capsule.

What did Neil Armstrong do after he retired from NASA?

Neil Armstrong retired from NASA after Apollo 11. In 1971, Armstrong became a college professor. He taught until 1979. Later, he became a businessman. He stayed active in groups that studied space and aeronautics. Neil Armstrong died on August 25, 2012. He was 82.

Why did Neil Armstrong have to eject from the Apollo 11?

During training for Armstrong’s second and last spaceflight as commander of Apollo 11, he had to eject from the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle moments before a crash.

What was Neil Armstrong’s final assignment in the Gemini program?

In Armstrong’s final assignment in the Gemini program, he was the back-up Command Pilot for Gemini 11; this was announced two days after the landing of Gemini 8. Having trained for two flights, Armstrong was quite knowledgeable about the systems and took on a teaching role for the rookie backup Pilot, William Anders.