I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It's by the nature of his deep inner soul... we're required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream.
DescriptionAmerican astronaut; first person to "walk" on the moon; Eagle Scout
AliasesNeil Alden Armstrong
BornAugust 5, 1930
DiedAugust 25, 2012
CountryUnited States Of America
ProfessionUnited States Naval Aviator; Test Pilot; Professor; Astronaut; Aerospace Engineer
AwardsAir Medal; Gold Star; Korean Service Medal; Distinguished Eagle Scout Award; Silver Buffalo Award; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Congressional Space Medal Of Honor; Collier Trophy; Langley Gold Medal; Sylvanus Thayer Award; Eagle Scout; Order Of Culture; Arthur S. Flemming Award
