Neil Armstrong
The first human to walk on the Moon, commanding the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969
Chosen from an elite group of astronauts to take humanity's first step onto another world, this former test pilot's famous words would be remembered as one of the most significant utterances in human history.
A Career Test Pilot
Before joining NASA's astronaut program, Armstrong worked as a test pilot, flying experimental aircraft and gaining the technical experience that would later support his selection for spaceflight.
Commanding Apollo 11
Armstrong commanded the historic Apollo 11 mission, becoming the first human being to set foot on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
A Historic First Step
Armstrong's famous words upon stepping onto the lunar surface, describing "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," became one of the most quoted statements in human history.
A Private Life After Fame
Following his historic mission, Armstrong largely avoided public attention, living a relatively private life and rarely granting interviews about his unprecedented achievement.
