American physicist, astronaut (1950-1986).

Born October 21st, 1950 in Lake City.

Died January 28th, 1986 at 35 years old in Cape Canaveral (Space Shuttle Challenger disaster).

Alan Shepard

Born November 18th, 1923 in Derry.

Died July 21st, 1998 at 74 years old

Steve McNair

Born February 14th, 1973 in Mount Olive.

Died July 4th, 2009 at 36 years old

Jack Swigert

Born August 30th, 1931 in Denver.

Died December 27th, 1982 at 51 years old

Michael Collins

Born October 31st, 1930 in Rome.

Died April 28th, 2021 at 90 years old

Neil Armstrong

Born August 5th, 1930 in Wapakoneta.

Died August 25th, 2012 at 82 years old