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COLLINS, Michael was born on October 31, 1930 in Rome, Italy.
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The years that have passed since Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon in July 1969 have done nothing to alter the fundamental wonder of the event: man reaching the moon remains one of the great events--technical and spiritual--of our lifetime. In Carrying the Fire, Michael Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humor of that adventure. He also traces his development from his first flight experiences in the air force, through his days as a test pilot, to his Apollo 11 space walk, presenting an evocative picture of the joys of flight as well as a new perspective on time, light, and movement from someone who has seen the fragile Earth from the other side of the moon.
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World War II could not have been won without the U.S. Merchant Marine. Crewed by civilian seamen in peacetime and carrying much of the nation's ocean-borne commerce, the Merchant Marine became the "fourth arm of defense" in wartime, providing vital support for beachheads in all theaters of operation. Twenty World War II Merchant Marine veterans are featured in this oral history. Most had at least one ship torpedoed, bombed, shelled or mined out from under them--some of them two. Some became prisoners of the Japanese for the duration of the war, working on the infamous River Kwai Bridge. Many spent time on lifeboats or flimsy rafts under harsh conditions; one--Donald Zubrod--endured 42 days in a lifeboat with several others before their eventual rescue, close to death. American merchant mariners suffered a casualty rate that was a close second to the Marine Corps during the war.
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(The author, an astronaut, discusses his early career, his...)
The author, an astronaut, discusses his early career, his training for space flight, his trips into space including the first lunar landing, and the possibilities for life and flight in space in the future.
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If you've been looking for a way to launch your life into the heights of your ultimate potential, prepare for take-off. With The Life Lift-Off Cards, 52 of Michael Bernard Beckwith's inspiring wisdom sayings are gathered in one resource to spark positive change in your life, elevate the spirit, and infuse you with optimism, trust, and a greater realization of what's possible.
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Describes the landing of Sojourner on Mars, summarizes the history of information gathering missions, and speculates about future plans for explorations of the Red Planet.
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COLLINS, Michael was born on October 31, 1930 in Rome, Italy.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1952. Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1974. Doctor of Science, Northeastern University, 1970.
Doctor of Science, Stonehill College, 1970. Doctor of Laws, St. Michael's College, 1970. Doctor of Laws, Southeastern University, 1975.
Commissioned officer United States Air Force, advanced through grades to major general, 1969. Fighter pilot, flight Commander United States, Europe. Experimental flight test officer Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1963-1969, Gemini 10, 1966. Astronaut, space walker, Commander, Command Module pilot Apollo 11, 1969. Appointed assistant secretary state for public affairs Washington, 1970-1971.
Director National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, 1971-1978. Undersecretary Smithsonian Institution, 1978-1980. Vice president Ling-Temco-Vought Aerospace & Defense Company, 1980-1985.
President Michael Collins Associates, Washington, since 1985.
( The years that have passed since Neil Armstrong, Buzz A...)
(The author, an astronaut, discusses his early career, his...)
(Describes the landing of Sojourner on Mars, summarizes th...)
(If you've been looking for a way to launch your life into...)
(World War II could not have been won without the U.S. Mer...)
(Carrying the Fire - an Astronaut's Journey)
(biography of astronaut of Apollo 11 fame)
(Book by Cole, Michael D.)
Author: Carrying the Fire, 1974, Flying to the Moon and Other Strange Places, 1976, Liftoff, 1988, Mission to Mars, 1990.
Institute Academy, of Astronautics, Institute Astronautical FedExceptional Service Medal (NASA), D.S.M. (NASA), Presidential Medal of Freedom, D.C.M. (United States.A.F.), D.F.C., F.A.I. Gold Space Medal.
Son of James L. and Virginia (Stewart) C. (parents American citizens). Married Patricia M. Finnegan, April 28, 1957. Children: Kathleen, Ann Stewart, Michael L.