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Did Michael Collins walk on the moon? Apollo 11 astronaut dies age 90
Michael Collins, an Apollo 11 astronaut, has died age 90, his family confirmed. He was one of the three crew members of the first manned mission to land on the Moon.
Michael Collins’ family shared the news online in a statement. They said:
“We will miss his terribly. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to have lived the life he did. We will honor his wish for us to celebrate, not mourn, that life.”
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Did Michael Collins walk on the moon?
During the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon, while Michael Collins remained in the command module.