Michael Collins 1931

occupation:
Astronaut, Test pilot
Nationality:
Italian; American
born in:
Rome, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Test pilot and NASA astronaut, born Rome, Italy, 21 October 1931; family moved to America at start of second world war; joined United States Air Force in 1952; became test pilot in 1960; joined NASA space programme and flew in Gemini 10; flew Command Module for Apollo 11; subsequently Director of National Air and Space Museum (until 1978).

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