Neil Armstrong


Background


Neil Armstrong was born in Wapakoneta, Ohio in the year 1930. His
services as a pilot were called upon during the Korean War. Shortly after
graduating from Purdue University in 1955, Armstrong joined the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, then known as the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics. At the time the functions of the N.A.C. were to plan,
direct, and conduct all United States aeronautical and space activities, except
for those that were primarily military. Armstrong served as a civilian test
pilot at Edwards Air Base in Lancaster, California. In 1962 Armstrong became
the first civilian to enter the astronaut-training program.

Gemini VII Mission

In March of 1966, Armstrong completed his training and became the
command pilot of the Gemini 8 mission. The crew of this mission was made up of
David R. Scott and himself. In case of any emergencies with the two men before
the launch, either physical or mental, a backup......

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