American Astronaut-Pilot Michael Collins Passes Away
The American astronaut, Michael Collins has taken his last breath at the age of 90 due to cancer. he was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon.
- In 1969, a three-man Apollo 11 crew mission was conducted and Collins was on this mission with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
- As an astronaut, Collins served for a period of seven years with NASA.
About Michael Collins:
He was a test pilot and major general in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.
| Born: | 31 October 1930 |
| Died on | 28 April 2021 |
| Space missions | Apollo 11, Gemini 10 |
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