Neil Alden Armstrong (38), commander of the Apollo 11 mission. He is calm and collected – a man of few words. His nickname is "Commander Cool." In critical situations he demonstrates nerves of steel. During the preparations he proves that he can handle any problem. His colleagues say he is the best test pilot in the world.



Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin (39), pilot of the lunar module, the Eagle. He has a doctorate in aeronautics. Unlike Armstrong, he is very communicative. He enjoys mingling with the crowd and has a reputation as a go-getter. Tragically, his mother took her own life shortly before the moon landing. Her maiden name was Marion Moon.



Michael Collins (38), pilot of the command module Columbia. He is very agreeable and relaxed. Because he has to hold out on board the mother ship while his colleagues land on the moon, he is known as the forgotten astronaut of the first mission to the moon. Fortunately he is selfless and unpretentious, and contented with his role.