Astronaut Michael Collins was a NASA astronaut who was part of the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned mission to land on the moon. He served as the Command Module Pilot while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon's surface.
Astronaut Michael Collins passed away on April 28, 2021 at the age of 90.
According to a statement from his family, Astronaut Michael Collins passed away after a battle with cancer.
Astronaut Michael Collins was a decorated astronaut, pilot, and veteran. He was selected as an astronaut in 1963 and flew on Gemini 10 in 1966 before serving as the Command Module Pilot on Apollo 11. He also served in the US Air Force and was a test pilot for the US Air Force and NASA.
Astronaut Michael Collins played a vital role in the success of the Apollo 11 mission and the first moon landing. He also helped pave the way for future space exploration and inspired countless individuals to pursue careers in science and space exploration.