Michael Collins, who piloted the first-ever mission to send a man to the moon, dies at 90
Collins, who piloted Apollo 11’s mission in 1969, was a NASA astronaut and retired Air Force general
He launched the first moon lander mission, accompanied by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on July 16, 1969
While his colleagues walked on the moon, Michael Collins was preparing for the launch back to Earth
Collins circled the moon as Armstrong and Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility on July 20, 1969
Michael Collins’ dedication and success encouraged many of the space missions later
NASA and U.S President Joe Biden expressed their tribute to the deceased on Twitter
