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 (born October 31, 1930, Rome, Italy—died April 28, 2021, Naples, Florida, U.S.) was a U.S. astronaut who was the command module pilot of Apollo 11, the first …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Collins was one of three astronauts to travel to the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission. He was the only astronaut not to land on the Moon, however, the mission would not have been possible …

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

Apr 1, 2021 · Michael Collins succumbed to cancer on April 28, 2021. He leaves a legacy of service and history marked by his roles as NASA astronaut and the driving force behind the …