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Astronaut Michael Collins of Apollo 11 fame dies at 90 – Sydney Morning Herald
Often described as the “forgotten” third astronaut on the historic 1969 mission, Collins stayed behind in the command module of Apollo 11 while Neil Armstrong and…
American astronaut Michael Collins, who stayed behind in the command module of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin travelled to the lunar surface to become the first humans to walk on the moon, has died at the age of 90, his family said.
A statement released by his family on Thursday AEST said Collins died of cancer.
Michael Collins (centre) is pictured with fellow Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong (left) and Buzz Aldrin (right) in 1969.Credit:NASA
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