Born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, Neil Armstrong developed a passion for aviation at an early age, ultimately leading him to become a distinguished research pilot and astronaut. He is best known for his groundbreaking achievements in space exploration and his historic role in the Apollo 11  mission.

The astronaut's most celebrated accomplishment occurred on July 20, 1969, when he became the first human to set foot on the Moon. As the commander, his successful landing on the lunar surface marked a defining moment in the Space Race…