Neil Alden Armstrong

Neil Alden Armstrong (1930-2012) was an American astronaut and naval aviator, famously known as the first person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. His iconic words, 'That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind,' are etched in history. Armstrong's contributions to space exploration and aviation have made him a symbol of human achievement and curiosity.