RIP Michael Collins-Apollo 11 Astronaut.
Michael Collins was a member of the July 1969 Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Collins was left in lunar orbit while his crewmates, Neil and Buzz, descended in the Lunar Module to be the first humans to touch the Moon.
Collins was called the “forgotten astronaut” and the “loneliest person” because when he was on the far side of the Moon during his orbits, he was completely cut off from all contact with anyone.
With Collins’ passing, the sole remaining member of the Apollo 11 crew is Buzz Aldrin.
I hope, but do not expect, that President Biden will mention Collins tonight during his speech to Congress.
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