Cosmonaut / Astronaut · USA · 1930–2021
Michael Collins
Remained in lunar orbit, circling the Moon 30 times. Later served as director of the National Air and Space Museum.
NationalityUSA
Born31 October 1930
Died28 April 2021
FACTS
•During the landing he circled the Moon alone in orbit, flying around it thirty times.
•On each pass behind the far side of the Moon he was out of contact with Earth — the loneliest man in history.