Neil Armstrong Celebrates 80 Years
by See how he celebrated…
On July 20, 1969, Man made his first step on the moon. The hero of this event remains American astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first human being to set foot on lunar soil. Last year was celebrated celebration of four decades of history since then and today, Neil Armstrong celebrates its 80th anniversary.
It is estimated that approximately 500 million people watched on July 20, 1969, black and white images we show Armstrong in white protective suits and, descending scale monthly vehicle stepped on the lunar surface and leaving deserted her first human footprints.
Airman, participant in the war in Korea, then test pilot, Armstrong was selected to become an astronaut in 1962 and in 1969 became commander on Apollo 11.
After leaving NASA in 1971, Armstrong has taught for almost a decade, aerospace engineering courses at the University of Cincinnati and was a member of the boards of several aviation companies.
Although he has always avoided the “limelight” this year came to public attention that has criticized the decision by U.S. President Barack Obama to cut funds for the Constellation program, under which NASA was to resume flights to the Moon.
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