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Armstrong To Be Buried At Sea

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Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong working at an equipment storage area on the lunar module. This is one of the few photos that show Armstrong during the moonwalk.
12:53PM
September 6, 2012

The Wapakoneta, Ohio native and first man to walk on the moon will be buried at sea in a private ceremony. A public memorial ceremony is scheduled for next week.

Armstrong’s Hometown To Honor Astronaut With Wink At The Moon

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People have been flocking to the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta since native son Neil Armstrong died last weekend.
7:23AM
August
28, 2012

For the past couple days, visitors have been making their way to the small northwestern Ohio town of Wapakoneta to remember astronaut, moon-walker, and native son, Neil Armstrong.

Portman To Deliver Eulogy For Armstrong

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U.S. Senator describes Neil Armstrong as a "good friend and adviser."
10:59AM
August 27, 2012

A funeral service for astronaut and Ohio native Neil Armstrong has been scheduled for Friday, with U.S. Senator Rob Portman set to deliver the eulogy.

1st Man On The Moon Neil Armstrong Dies

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Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon
3:49PM
August 25, 2012

The family of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, says he has died at age 82.

Road Trip: The Neil Armstrong Air And Space Museum

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The Gemini 8 capsule floating in space.
5:00AM
August
20, 2012

Every week this travel season we’re taking you to an interesting but often-overlooked part of Ohio. This week we’re heading down the state’s Aviation Trail for a tour of the Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum.