R.I.P. Neil Armstrong

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19381098

One of the great pioneers in the 20th century. May he rest in peace.

 

This is the end of an era really. We moved from the golden age of space exploration into the information age fully.

 

I think there will be a new golden age, when we decide to send men to Mars. I don't think we are that far off either, maybe in the next few decades.

 

Rip to one of the most accomplished men in this world.

 

always loved this.

When Apollo Mission Astronaut Neil Armstrong first walked on the moon, he not only gave his famous "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" statement but followed it by several remarks, usual com traffic between him, the other astronauts and Mission Control.

Just before he re-entered the lander, however, he made the enigmatic remark "Good luck Mr. Gorsky."

Many people at NASA thought it was a casual remark concerning some rival Soviet Cosmonaut. However, upon checking, there was no Gorsky in either the Russian or American space programs. Over the years many people questioned Armstrong as to what the "Good luck Mr Gorsky" statement meant, but Armstrong always just smiled.

Just a few years ago, (on July 5, 1995 in Tampa Bay FL) while answering questions following a speech, a reporter brought up the 26-year old question to Armstrong. This time he finally responded. Mr. Gorsky had finally died and so Neil Armstrong felt he could answer the question.

When he was a kid, he was playing baseball with a friend in the backyard. His friend hit a fly ball, which landed in the front of his neighbor's bedroom windows. His neighbors were Mr. & Mrs. Gorsky. As he leaned down to pick up the ball, young Armstrong heard Mrs. Gorsky shouting at Mr. Gorsky. "Oral sex! You want oral sex?! You'll get oral sex when the kid next door walks on the moon!"

brilliant :laugh:


marks a sad day, RIP Mr Armstrong.

 

Was about to make a topic about this. Sad to hear, one of the greatest men of our time.

Oh and love the story Kinks

 

Read about it in Yahoo, RIP one of the greatest men that ever lived, he will be remembered for what he has done for forever.

 

First Sally May, now Neil Armstrong. RIP to them both.

 

Not only did an awesome guy pass away, a little bit of history moved on too. I know we can read about about it, look at quotes from himself and whatnot, but no-one will be able to talk to him and ask him and see his face when we ask him what it was like being the first person on the moon.

I hope he rests in peace.

 

That was really sad to hear, to be honest. What he accomplished will never pass away, though. Thanks to Neil for inspiring a generation, and hopefully more scientific accomplishments in the future. "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." What he said on that night will also carryout throughout history. R.I.P to Neil Armstrong, one of the greatest men of all-time.