The spacecraft in which Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins flew to the moon was called "Columbia" (named so by NASA). The lander Neil and Buzz flew from lunar orbit to land on the moon was named "Eagle" (also named by NASA).
no he was just there at the right time...he was not promised anything
Neil Armstrong is of Scotch-Irish, American and German descent. His father, Stephen Armstrong, worked for the Ohio state government, and the family moved around the state often in the 15 years following Armstrong's birth, living in 20 different towns. Neil was born in Wapakoneta,Ohio, and the last family move brought them back there when Neil was 15, where he attended Blume High School.
Apollo 11, with Neil Armstrong went to the moon and made the first manned landing in July 1969. JFK was assassinated in 1963, almost six year earlier. Though JFK committed the US to landing a man on the moon. Richard Nixon was the president at the time of the moon landing.
It was exactly 10:56 Eastern Daylight Time on July 20 (2:56 Universal/Greeenwich Time July 21), 1969 that Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon.
Neil Armstrong enjoyed flying planes, spending time with his family, and tinkering with projects around the house in his free time at home.
Armstrong was 35 years old when he flew on Gemini 8.
Neil Armstrong went to space for the first time in the Gemini 8 spacecraft with David r. Scott. They flew on March 16 1966.
In 2008, Neil Armstrong is likely retired and spending time with his family. He passed away in 2012, but during that year, he would have been involved with various activities related to space exploration, education, or public appearances.
Neil Armstrong's last spaceflight was as commander of the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon in July 1969. He passed away on August 25, 2012.
The first human being to step onto the moon ... Neil Armstrong ... was a civilian at the time, and still is.
The spacecraft in which Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins flew to the moon was called "Columbia" (named so by NASA). The lander Neil and Buzz flew from lunar orbit to land on the moon was named "Eagle" (also named by NASA).
Neil armstrong landed on the moon on 20/7/1969 , at 9.16 P.M.
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July 20, 1969 was the date Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon.
No they were in one spacecraft but first Neil Armstrong then Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon.
A lot of money I'm sure!! Maybe a million dollars US??