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Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, First Man on the Moon

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Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon

by Alex Woolf

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was a true pioneer. His journey to the moon was one of the most daring and dangerous missions in human history, and his success inspired generations of explorers. This book tells the story of Armstrong's life and career, from his early days as a pilot to his historic moon landing.

Early Life

Neil Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He was the son of Stephen Armstrong, a farmer, and Viola Armstrong, a homemaker. Armstrong had two siblings, a brother named Dean and a sister named June.

Armstrong was fascinated by flying from a young age. He built model airplanes and read books about aviation. When he was six years old, he took his first airplane ride. He was hooked from that moment on.

Education and Military Service

Armstrong attended Purdue University, where he studied aeronautical engineering. He graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science degree. After college, Armstrong joined the U.S. Navy. He served as a pilot during the Korean War.

After the war, Armstrong returned to civilian life. He worked as a test pilot for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA),which later became NASA. Armstrong was one of the first pilots to fly the X-15 rocket plane.

NASA Career

In 1962, Armstrong was selected by NASA to be an astronaut. He was part of the Gemini program, which was a series of missions to test the spacecraft and equipment that would be used for the Apollo moon landings.

In 1969, Armstrong was chosen to command the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. On July 20, 1969, Armstrong and fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. Armstrong's famous words, "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," are etched in the annals of history.

Later Life

After the Apollo 11 mission, Armstrong retired from NASA. He taught aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati and served on the National Commission on Space. Armstrong also wrote a book about his experiences, titled "First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong."

Neil Armstrong died on August 25, 2012, at the age of 82. He is remembered as one of the greatest explorers in human history. His legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

Neil Armstrong was a true pioneer who helped to shape the course of human history. His journey to the moon was a testament to his courage, determination, and skill. Armstrong's legacy will continue to inspire generations of explorers for years to come.

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Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong: First Man on the Moon

by Alex Woolf

4.7 out of 5