Neil Armstrong Research Paper

Space exploration was not possible until the early 1960’s. Our moon has been orbiting our planet for billions of years and it was not until almost fifty years ago that humans developed the technology and skill to explore it. Even though many astronauts have taken on brave missions, Neil Armstrong was the first human to set foot on the moon and accomplished what no other person could do because he was brave, able to handle extreme situations, highly trained, and experienced with air and spacecraft. Growing up, Neil gained experience and education with piloting aircraft. Aeronautics were very important and interesting to him as a child. He obtained his pilots license before he could drive a car (Shorn). Armstrong’s education provided a basis …show more content…
In 1968, Armstrong almost encountered death. “[He] was onboard an unwieldy lunar landing module when it crashed; he ejected only seconds before it hit the ground then calmly returned to work” (Newsmakers). Armstrong first joined NASA in 1955, back when it was titled NACA (National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics). There he had the role of taking on many jobs. He worked as an engineer, administrator, astronaut, and test pilot (Dunbar). Armstrong was well known for having a lot on his plate and being able to handle it well and remain calm. His first ever mission with NASA was being the command pilot for the Gemini VIII …show more content…
He was congratulated by President Barack Obama for being “…among the greatest of American heroes - not just of his time but of all time.” Neil also gained the recognition of being the first to land the Eagle module on the moon and walk on its surface. “Apollo was the greatest of human achievements [and] for once, we reached beyond our grasp” said professor Brian Cox. Armstrong was given many awards for his acts including the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and the Medal of Freedom