Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 1930-2012

Highlights from astronaut Neil Armstrong's legendary career. Photos courtesy of NASA.

By T.C. Sottek Aug 25, 2012, 5:05pm EDT

Astronaut Neil Armstrong in the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, taken after he walked on the moon.
Neil Armstrong with the X-15-3 craft.
Astronauts David R. Scott (left) and Neil A. Armstrong (right) with a model of the Gemini Spacecraft.
Commander Neil Armstrong (right) preparing to board the Gemini-Titan VII.
Neil Armstrong, training for Apollo 11 mission.
The Apollo 11 lunar landing mission crew: Neil Armstrong (left), Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin Jr. (right)
Neil Armstrong official portrait Official portrait of astronaut Neil A. Armstrong in Apollo 11 Lunar Landing mission gear.
President Richard Nixon welcomes the Apollo 11 astronauts after their successful moon landing.
New York City welcomes the Apollo 11 crew in a parade down Broadway and Park Avenue.
Astronaut Neil Armstrong receiving the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Jimmy Carter.
Apollo 11 astronauts stand for recognition ceremony in the US House of Representatives in July 2009.