Neil Armstrong Remembered: Tributes to 1st Man to ... - Space
Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to walk on the moon, died Saturday (Aug. 25). See reactions from luminaries and more on the icon's passing.
www.space.comI don’t have live access to current news right this moment. Here’s a concise summary of the latest widely reported context around Neil Armstrong up to the most recently available public references:
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Neil Armstrong passed away on August 25, 2012, at age 82 due to complications following cardiovascular procedures. His family issued statements expressing heartbreak and noting his roles as husband, father, and public figure [NASA family statement: Armstrong family 2012; Armstrong family statement 2011, 2013]. [sources: NASA family statements]
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Since his death, major remembrances have highlighted his historic first steps on the Moon in 1969 and his service as a Navy pilot, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. NASA and Space-related outlets published tributes and memorial coverage, including memorial services attended by family and NASA representatives [Space.com tribute 2012; NASA memorial coverage]. [sources: Space.com memorial; Space.com remembrance]
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