Neil Alden Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer who was the first person to walk on the Moon. He was also a naval aviator, test pilot, and university professor. Armstrong made his first spaceflight as command pilot of Gemini 8 in 1966, becoming NASA's first civilian astronaut to fly in space. On July 20, 1969, he commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft and famously became the first human to step onto the lunar surface.
Neil Armstrong
Astronaut
Notable For
First person to walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong's Historical Timeline
Neil Armstrong is born
Neil Armstrong, American astronaut, known for first person to walk on the moon, was born on 1930-08-05.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the lunar surface.
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours la
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours later, Armstrong becomes the first person to step on the moon at 10:56 pm EDT, and Aldrin joins him shortly after. Michael Collins remains in orbit in the command module. [1]
Associated Historical Events
birth
Neil Armstrong is born
Neil Armstrong, American astronaut, known for first person to walk on the moon, was born on 1930-08-05.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing
NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully lands the first humans on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin become the first people to walk on the lunar surface.
space exploration
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours la
NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours later, Armstrong becomes the first person to step on the moon at 10:56 pm EDT, and Aldrin joins him shortly after. Michael Collins remains in orbit in the command module. [1]
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Neil Armstrong born?
- Neil Armstrong was born on 1930-08-05 (American).
- What is Neil Armstrong known for?
- First person to walk on the Moon
- What historical events involved Neil Armstrong?
- Neil Armstrong was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Neil Armstrong is born, Apollo 11 Moon Landing, NASA's Apollo 11 lunar module, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, lands on the surface of the Moon. Seven hours la.
- When did Neil Armstrong die?
- Neil Armstrong died on 2012-08-25.