Astronauts

Of the three crew members who went on Apollo 11, two are still alive. Obviously, they are in their 80s.

Michael Collins still makes appearances and he has a witty turn of phrase. His book is a good read, if you can find a copy.

Buzz Aldrin (Edwin E Aldrin Jnr) has had an eventful life. There are people who say he still bears a grudge at not being the first to walk on the Moon. Armstrong is remembered and the rest forgotten. I don’t know if it is true.

He has appeared on tv doing breakfast food adverts:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBiVhBFuxKI

Both have continued to talk about space and to promote space programs.