Do you want to know the story of the first man on the moon? Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the moon. He is a hero to many for his accomplishments in space exploration. This biography tells his story, from his early days as a pilot to his time on the Apollo 11 mission. Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut who became the first person to walk on the moon. He was also an aerospace engineer, naval aviator, and pilot. Armstrong was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He was interested in flying from a young age and earned his pilot's license when he was 16. He attended Purdue University on a scholarship from the US Navy, but left to become a test pilot after graduating in 1955. Armstrong joined NASA's astronaut program in 1962 and made his first flight into space aboard the Gemini 8 mission in 1966. On July 20, 1969, he famously became the first person to step onto the lunar surface. After retiring from NASA in 1971, Armstrong continued to work as a private consultant and public speaker. He died in 2012 at the age of 82. You can learn about all of Armstrong's adventures in this book - including what it was like to be the first human being on another world. It's an amazing tale that will capture your imagination and leave you inspired. Order your copy of Neil Armstrong today!
- | Author: United Library
- | Publisher: United Library
- | Publication Date: Aug 13, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 64 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Biography & Autobiography
- | ISBN-10: 9493261891
- | ISBN-13: 9789493261891
