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After Buzz graduated from Montclair High School in 1946, he turned down a full scholarship offer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and went to the United States Military Academy at West Point.
First space selfie by Buzz Aldrin
Buzz in 1969
Iconic Visor reflection photo of Buzz
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The turning point for Michael Collins in his decision to become an astronaut was the Mercury Atlas 6 flight of John Glenn on February 20, 1962, and the thought of being able to circle the Earth in 90 minutes.
Michael Collins, July 1969
Mike Collins in the CM simulator
Mike Collins suiting up for Apollo 11
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Julian Scheer wanted each crew member to spend at least a full day with each of the networks, and wire services, in locations selected by the media.
Julian Scheer, Assistant Admin. for Public Affairs
Deke Slayton & Paul Haney.
Life Mag. July 4th, 1969
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Armstrong eased Gemini VIII toward the target at a barely perceptible speed of 8 centimeters per second. Then Armstrong gleefully reported, “Flight, we are docked!” For a brief moment, the flight controllers in Houston did not realize they had really accomplished docking. Then pandemonium broke loose…
Agena from G8
Docking
Docking Diagram
