Saturday, August 25, 2012

RIP Neil Armstrong

From NASA.gov.
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon during the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, has died. He was 82.

His family has released the following statement:

“We are heartbroken to share the news that Neil Armstrong has passed away following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.
 Neil Armstrong: 1930-2012

Fair Winds and Following Seas.

 Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, Apollo 11 Commander, inside the Lunar Module as it rests on the lunar surface after completion of his historic moonwalk.


Neil Armstrong standing in front of X-15 on lakebed
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1 comment:

  1. BuckSunday, August 26, 2012 10:51:00 AM

    Neil Armstrong led a good, full life and made the nation proud.

    RIP, Sir.

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