“NASA mourns the loss of this accomplished pilot and astronaut, a friend of all who seek to push the envelope of human potential. There is no doubt he inspired a new generation of scientists, engineers, test pilots, and astronauts. “His own signature accomplishments, his writings about his experiences, and his leadership of the National Air and Space Museum helped gain wide exposure for the work of all the men and women who have helped our nation push itself to greatness in aviation and space. Intensely thoughtful about his experience in orbit, he added, ‘What would be worth recording is what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.’
‘Exploration is not a choice, really, it’s an imperative,’ he said. “Michael remained a tireless promoter of space.
NASA's 'loneliest man'? Far from it: Astronaut Michael Collins on the 'cathedral' of Apollo 11 (Photo by MPI/Getty Images) MPI/Getty Images Details on services will be forthcoming.”Ģ4th July 1969: From left to right, Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin 'Buzz' Aldrin Jnr, the crew of the historic Apollo 11 moon landing mission are subjected to a period of quarantine upon their return to earth. Our family asks for privacy during this difficult time. Please join us in fondly and joyfully remembering his sharp wit, his quiet sense of purpose, and his wise perspective, gained both from looking back at Earth from the vantage of space and gazing across calm waters from the deck of his fishing boat. We will honor his wish for us to celebrate, not mourn, that life. Yet we also know how lucky Mike felt to have lived the life he did. Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. “He spent his final days peacefully, with his family by his side. “We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer,” the statement read. His family shared the news Wednesday after his passing on Collins’ Facebook page. Michael Collins, the NASA astronaut who was the command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon, has died at age 90 after battling cancer.
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