"The loneliest man in history" passed away today

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Michael Collins, the Apollo 11 astronaut who remained aboard the Columbia while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on the moon, passed away today at age 90.
A true American hero.
May he rest in peace.

Former Astronaut Michael Collins - NASA

Collins served as command module pilot on Apollo 11, July 16–24, 1969 — the first lunar landing mission.

www.nasa.gov

 

[4onthefl4]

RIP Mr. Collins. I had the pleasure of seeing your Apollo 11 launch. Even though I was several miles away, it was still an awesome thing to see.