Neil Armstrong Quotes

A collection of quotes by Neil Armstrong.

Neil Armstrong (1930-2012) was an American astronaut and the first person to walk on the moon. He was born on August 5, 1930, in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Armstrong developed an early interest in aviation and earned his pilot's license at the age of 16 before obtaining a degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University in 1955.

After serving as a naval aviator during the Korean War, Armstrong joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 1962 as part of the second group of astronauts. In 1966, he flew on the Gemini 8 mission, performing the first successful docking of two spacecraft in orbit. However, Armstrong is best known for his historic Apollo 11 mission, which took place on July 20, 1969.

As commander of the Apollo 11 spacecraft, Armstrong and fellow astronaut Buzz Aldrin landed the Lunar Module, named "Eagle," on the moon's surface. Stepping out onto the moon's dusty surface, Armstrong famously declared, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." This iconic moment marked a significant milestone in human history and solidified Armstrong's place as one of the greatest explorers of all time.

Following his monumental achievement, Armstrong left NASA and pursued a career in academia, teaching aerospace engineering at the University of Cincinnati. Throughout his life, he was a humble and private individual, shying away from the public spotlight. Neil Armstrong passed away on August 25, 2012, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a pioneer and symbol of human exploration and achievement.

Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed.

Houston, Tranquillity Base here. The Eagle has landed.

Science Space Apollo 11 Space Exploration Lunar Landing

Research is creating new knowledge.

Research is creating new knowledge.

Knowledge

NASA has been one of the most successful public investments

NASA has been one of the most successful public investments in motivating students to do well and achieve all they can achieve. It's sad that we are turning the programme in a direction where it will reduce the amount of motivation and stimulation it provides to young people.

Sad

In much of society, research means to investigate something

In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand.

Society

All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by,

All in all, for someone who was immersed in, fascinated by, and dedicated to flight, I was disappointed by the wrinkle in history that had brought me along one generation late. I had missed all the great times and adventures in flight.

History

Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon.

Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. July 1969 AD. We came in peace for all mankind.

Men

I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature o

I think we're going to the moon because it's in the nature of the human being to face challenges. It's by the nature of his deep inner soul... we're required to do these things just as salmon swim upstream.

Nature

If that's there, I believe that technology will probably ste

If that's there, I believe that technology will probably step up to their part of it.

Technology

The one thing I regret was that my work required an enormous

The one thing I regret was that my work required an enormous amount of my time, and a lot of travel.

Travel

I'm substantially concerned about the policy directions of t

I'm substantially concerned about the policy directions of the space agency. We have a situation in the U.S. where the White House and Congress are at odds over what the future direction should be. They're sort of playing a game and NASA is the shuttlecock that they're hitting back and forth.

Future

It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, w

It suddenly struck me that that tiny pea, pretty and blue, was the Earth. I put up my thumb and shut one eye, and my thumb blotted out the planet Earth. I didn't feel like a giant. I felt very, very small.

Space

I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fi

I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.

Work

Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desi

Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand.

Understanding

Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much f

Science has not yet mastered prophecy. We predict too much for the next year and yet far too little for the next 10.

Prophecy

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind

This is one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.

History