Did Neil Armstrong do interviews?

Neil Armstrong will forever be linked to one of the greatest achievements in world history. Armstrong, now 78, lives in Indian Hill and rarely gives personal interviews, but as the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 approached, he agreed to answer questions by e-mail.

What was the salary of the Apollo astronauts?

At the time of the Apollo 11 flight in 1969, Neil Armstrong was paid a salary of $27,401 and was the highest paid of the flying astronauts, according to the Boston Herald. That translates to $190,684 in 2019 dollars.

How do you stay healthy on the moon?

Astronauts need to stay clean! Astronauts take sponge baths daily, using two washcloths, one for washing and one for rinsing, and use rinseless shampoo to wash their hair. Even though they do not want to because there is so much to do in space, astronauts need to get plenty of rest so that they stay alert and sharp!

What was Neil Armstrong thinking when he landed on the Moon?

Astronaut Neil Armstrong shared what he was thinking during historic (white-knuckle) landing on the moon 50 years ago Neil Armstrong had plenty on his mind — on the afternoon of July 20, 1969 — as he guided the Apollo 11 lunar module, known as “the Eagle,” over the barren, crater-pocked surface of the moon, anxiously searching for a place to land.

Who were the astronauts on the Apollo 11 mission?

The answer to that question came decades later. Apollo 11 astronauts (from left) Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin.

How did NASA monitor the Apollo 11 astronauts’ heart rates?

NASA monitored the Apollo 11 crew’s heart rates, along with other physiological signals, from start to finish. The astronauts wore electrocardiogram sensors on their chests, shaved before launch for maximum stickiness. At a glance, an ECG is little more than black squiggles scratched on a page.

How did the Apollo astronauts sleep in space?

Seventeen hours after launch, the Apollo crew settled in for their first sleep in space. Mission Control stayed awake and kept watch, monitoring the men’s vitals as their heart rates dipped into the 40s, a sign of deep sleep. The flight surgeons knew the astronauts were awake before they even called in.