Michael Collins (born 1930)
American Astronaut. In July 1969, Michael Collins, member of the Apollo 11 lunar mission, piloted the command module "Columbia", while Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin made the first lunar landing. ►
The Saturn V takes off.
Saturn V rockets consisted of several phases that were separating from the vessel after consuming their fuel.
If you asked me describe space flight in three words, it would simply take the fire . Of course, in Greek mythology was a god (some say Apollo) who ran across the sky the sun in a fiery chariot. But what about humans? How could carry the fire? Then with great caution, with a lot of planning and running considerable risks, because it is a highly sensitive load, and the carrier must be alert at all times to avoid spilling. I was carrying the flame for six years and now wish to relate my adventure, flat and straight, as befits a test pilot, for that trip is worth telling.
Michael Collins
Carrier Fire: The days of an astronaut
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