Michael Collins (October 31, 1930 – April 28, 2021) was an American astronaut who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while his crewmates, Neil …

Dec 5, 2025 · Michael Collins was a U.S. astronaut who was the command module pilot of Apollo 11, the first crewed lunar landing mission. Collins circled the Moon in Columbia, while Neil …

Nov 25, 2025 · Having served as a fighter pilot and test pilot in the U.S. Air Force, Michael Collins was chosen to become an astronaut as part of NASA's third astronaut class in 1963.

Mar 30, 2025 · Michael Collins, an American astronaut and key figure in the history of space exploration, is perhaps best known for his role in the Apollo 11 mission—the first mission to …

Feb 15, 2010 · American astronaut Michael Collins was part of the historic 1969 Apollo 11 mission, remaining in the command module as Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the …

Apr 2, 2014 · Inspired by John Glenn, Michael Collins was chosen by NASA to be part of the third group of astronauts. His first spaceflight was the Gemini 10 mission, where he performed a …

Michael Collins, the astronaut who piloted the command module during the Apollo 11 mission to land on the moon, died today at age 90.

Jul 14, 2025 · Michael Collins never set foot on the moon; his job was to man the Columbia while the Eagle carried the others to the surface, miles below. But Collins’ path of orbit took him as …

Jul 22, 2025 · Michael " Mike " Collins (October 31, 1930 – April 28, 2021) was an American astronaut who flew the Apollo 11 command module Columbia around the Moon in 1969 while …