Astronaut/test pilot. Missions: X-15. The first American space mission fatality, according to the United States definition. Reached a peak altitude of 266,000 feet (81 km) then crashed.

Neil Armstrong

space, educator, aviator, engineer, moon, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Neil Alden Armstrong

Also Known As:

Neil A. Armstrong

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 5, 1930

Death Date:

August 25, 2012

Age at Death:

82, 20 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Wapakoneta, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Test pilot. Astronaut. Aerospace engineer. Flew the X-15. Gemini 8. Apollo 11. First person on the Moon. International Space Hall of Fame. U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 1993. Presidential Medal of Freedom 1969. Congressional Space Medal of Honor 1978. Congressional Gold Medal 2009. Aerospace Walk of Honor 1991. National Aviation Hall of Fame 1979. Hollywood Walk of Fame: A star at Corner of Hollywood Boulevard & Vine Street for contributions to the television industry; ceremony: 14 January 1993.

William Dana

aviator, space

Real/Birth Name:

William Harvey Dana

Also Known As:

William H. Dana
Bill Dana

Nickname(s):

Bill

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 3, 1930

Death Date:

May 6, 2014

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Pasadena, California, USA

Brief Facts:

X-15 test pilot. His peak altitude of 307,000 feet (nearly 59 miles) technically qualified him for the Astronaut Badge, awarded 2005.