2005: Neil Armstrong on 60 Minutes
In 2005, Ed Bradley interviewed astronaut Neil Armstrong at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. cbsn.ws/2Owl6ZM
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In June, 2008 I was traveling to Boston for a few days vacation. During my layover at the Cincinnati airport, I went to the Delta Crown Room. No sooner had I sat down than Neil Armstrong came in, pulling a carry-on bag, and sat down about ten feet from me. He looked exactly as he does here, wearing khakis and a short sleeve blue dress shirt. Having watched a hundred space documentaries, I recognized him instantly. I'm not often star struck, but Armstrong will always be a legend, and he's a guy who earned his status. Rest in peace, Neil.
Wow what a gift! I wish I could have met him!
Did you ask for an autograph or a pic?
Awesome experience
I heard Buzz Aldrin speak in Seattle in the mid aughts. After the speech, my boss (now coworker) and I went up to shake his hand. My boss proceeded to make fun of his hair, asking him how long it took him to grow his combover (my boss has had a skullet since before I met him, so he was actually expecting Buzz to take a jab back at him. He wasn’t trying to be rude). If you want to see what kind of person my ex-boss is, just search “Alaska Off-road Warriors.” He is one of the two guys in the red Jeep.
@@CuriousDroid007 As soon as a "trade" developed for his autograph, he stopped signing them.
As the first to have stepped on another heavenly body, he will never be forgotten.
....except he never did
@@Carryoutmybidding425Let me guess, you voted for tRump twice and plan on a third!
@@ronleight9341 Nah, Obidentards like you can't be underestimated.
@@Carryoutmybidding425 Yes he did, stop being a sheep
@@Carryoutmybidding425 “....except he never did” Proof or SHTFU.
Man Neil is actually happy and excited to tell his story here. Very rare
Quite in contrast to the 'return' press conference.
@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 He knows the questions.
@@maxsmith695 How do you mean, like he's had the questions run by him prior to the interview?
@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 something like that. They had a list of press and what the questions will be. Think about returning and not be with your family yet
As opposed to how he was portrayed in the movie First Man, which he was absolutely miserable.
Seeing people grow old is so heartbreaking. He is a legend. Rest in peace Neil.
legend? :D
@@vanessiavaness yes
@@Eclipse-mk3hm faker.
@@maxsmith695 no. we DID land on the moon,
Better than premature death!
I’m fortunate enough to remember the Apollo program.
I've always wanted to know what it must have been like back then and now with Artemis, SpaceX, and Blue Origin all pushing for the moon again I'm happy I get to experience something like it. I'll admit I am disappointed with my generation's apparent lack of interest (born in 2000) in space flight but for those of us in the circle it's an amazing time can't wait until we finally get back.
This man is pilot of pilots, he has done it all, and remained humble all of his life.
An American Hero and Icon. Mr. Armstrong is humble and a wealth of knowledge. We need heroes like him again.
R.I.P. Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and all the other Astronauts who have passed on.
One of my heroes. What a guy.
Just think of it. In a hundred years he’ll still be the first human to walk on another heavenly body. In a thousand years he will still be the first human to do that. In 10,000 years…well you get the picture. Legend.
Well said 👏🏾
Legend forever. Excellent comment
That's if he actually made it to the moon ! 🤔 I can't help but think their destination was only outer space . Wouldn't that be the biggest hoax ever ? At least Mr Armstrong would still be famous for something . I haven't heard all their interviews , but I only hear them marvel about the sight of the earth ??? 🤨
@@Gerrard_7up better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you a fool than open it and erase all doubt.
@@letsgobrandon987 ouch ! 😬😎😉
Man was sharp as a tack, even now in his sunset days. Rest In Peace, Neil. Fly far & safe, pilot. o7
There are some people that go down in history as being one of kind...Neil Armstrong is one...rest easy super man you were the best
I was working as the entry controller at CX 39B when Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Bradley arrived. My supervisor advised to let them in without stopping them. The windows were dark and I didn't see Mr. Armstrong going in to the complex. After they were done with the interview and exiting, Mr. Armstrong was sitting in the front passenger's seat and waved. It was an honor and privilege to see the first man on the moon.
The man who faked it all.
What is cx 39B. Cmon
@@mariamaria2751 - Executive lounge.
I was lucky to see him at the Delta Crown Club Room in Cincinnati in June, 2008. He came in and sat down about ten feet from me. Neil will always be first. And yes, it was an honor and privilege.
Awesome, and I believe it's actually Dr Armstrong : ) You're very lucky!
"Not until you get to 1000ft altitude do you start to lose the reflection of the sound on earths ground" - WOW! Never heard this before. That earth reverb!
Yes, on the XCOR X-Racer I was surprised at how much the noise dropped off as we climbed. On the first flight, the intercom was inoperative, some electrical issues we didn't want to delay for, so we placarded it and I used my push-to-talk switch on the second radio channel to talk to Rick. Thirty seconds into flight we simply started shouting at each other over the wind and engine noise. Even for a horizontal takeoff vehicle the ground reflects a LOT of noise. kzhead.info/sun/odKtj5mkaoiQpH0/bejne.html
I salute you sir. May you rest in peace. I wish there were more Americans with his intelligence, humility and BALLS.
For a man to have such a weight of an entire civilization on his shoulders he just seemed like such a humble, quiet and gentle man. RIP
bc he never went to the moon
@@madride858585 You're a uncultured conspiracy believer that will believe anything
So true, and so rare. The Kardashians could learn form him, as well as all the dumbo actors who give Oscar speeches.
@@madride858585 neil armstrong went to the moon and it is not fake
@@hrymurthy9389 If he did actually walk on the moon,,, why would he never swear on the bible that he did it ?? He even decked a reporter for questioning him about it…. Doesn’t that sound like the actions of a man with a very big secret to you?? Ask yourself where the fuel tanks were on the lunar lander as well,,,, it had to take off from the moon and return to the mothership,,,, but where is all the fuel for the trip stored? And if the lunar lander used rockets to aid its descent,,, where’s the crater underneath it and all the scorch marks around the rockets nozzles?! You’ve seen what a helicopter does to loose sand and dust,,, imagine what multiple rockets would do a dusty surface , yet there’s absolutely no sign at all of them being used. It didn’t happen or it would have been colonised over the last 50 years if they genuinely had the technology to get there
What a spectacular representative of humanity.
Why is this man not on our money? He stands with, if not above, Columbus, Magellan, and the rest. Toss the old presidents. Name an aircraft carrier and an airport after him too.
Agree completely. The Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, is named for him. It is NASA's primary center for atmospheric flight research and test projects.
He was a test pilot there before being picked up for the Apollo program
I disagree, he knew where he was going and what to expect before he took off from the ground. The Apollo program had the support of the entire country
He served on aircraft carriers, so it would be a good fit, but there are naming conventions for ships. They can be changed, however.
.....he would be on a coin made of fool's gold.
He’s always downplayed the extreme danger involved in that undertaking. No one knew more than those guys how much could go wrong and yet they flew anyway. A real hero.
I saw all three of them in a motorcade on the 25th anniversary in Merritt Island, Florida. Later I had the privilege to meet Buzz and shake his hand. I wish I could have shaken Neil's. When 11 lifted off I was nine years old and living in Cocoa, Florida, only a few miles from KSC. I remember watching the Saturn V climbing up in the sky and saying to myself, "I must remember this". Fifty-four years later, I still do.
Right there with you. I was 9 when 11 launched. I watched it from our front yard on Merritt Island with my mother and brothers. It was a magical time even for a 9 year old. Armstrong was a class act and was exactly the correct person to be the 1st. Buzz is great in his own way, but Armstrong was the perfect choice. He was a childhood hero of mine. I only wish I could have met him in person. I was fortunate to meet John Young a few times while I was working in the OPF. I had him sign an 8x10 glossy of him, a famous shot, saluting while jumping from the surface of the Moon. I wish I could have photographed his face when I pulled the photo out of the envelope. He personalized the signing with “To Charlie with a salute from Descartes Base MOON, Best Regards, John Young. Talking to someone who walked on the moon is a humbling thing. Very humbling.
@@charlieromeo7663 Charlie, never forget: We. Were. There.
The reality is that they only traveled in earth's lower orbit the entire time throughout the mission. The moonlanding footage was recorded the year before here on earth. It's confirmed. The trip would have been one-way and a failure. The Johnson administration fabricated all the touchdown and surface footage.
@@Carryoutmybidding425 That's not true.
@@Carryoutmybidding425 Yeah, and JFK survived the shooting and lived as an invalid on a Greek island owned by Onassis, which is why Jackie pretended to marry him. As the weather warms up you'll need to add more tinfoil to your hat.
One of the most important people ever.
I've been to that Saturn V exhibit in Kennedy Space Center. At least i can say I've walked in the same footsteps as Neil Armstrong. Legend among legends. ❤
Imagine students in History class, a hundred years from now, they can watch these videos and hear directly from the first space explorers themselves.
Assuming the platform for viewing still exists and the cabal has not had them 'erased'.
I asked Pete Conrad (APOLLO 12) how he felt when he looked at the moon, expecting a romanticized explanation. But he said in that nasally voice "when you train to be somewhere for 12 years, by the time you get there, it's the only natural place to be"
Apollo 12 was legendary too. Unfortunately, it's mostly forgotten, being sandwiched between 11 and 13. Everyone knows Armstrong and Aldrin but not Conrad and Bean. Same with the other 4 missions 14-17. If only people stopped to think...
@@speedbirdconcorde001 - I think I know what you are saying. 90% would not.
A self made man who made his history. A brave man who knew the deadly risks he got himself into, but believed in the long run how it will benefit mankind. He is always gonna be my hero. RIP Neil Armstrong 👩🚀 🦸♂️ ❤️
How did it benefit mankind?
@@TeeTee-zm2re Most of the technology we have today was developed in and created by NASA (and its contractors) during the 1960s space programs. Also, many management philosophies and operations practices like current-day project and product management used by technology, manufacturing, and financial companies around the world today were developed during that same time. All this came out of the 50s/60s space and development programs. So, yes, it has benefited mankind for the past 50 years and will continue to do so.
@kevinneptune587 After talking wirh people who remembered the landing, it had a bit if a psychological impact as well, where people briefly put aside their differences.
Someone likened the so called moon landing journey to the Lewis and Clark expedition . They couldn't get that done without the help of a young Shoshone Indian girl . How are we to believe that these humans made it to the moon and back , at the first try !!!!???🤨🤔
@@Gerrard_7upwell stupid people like yourself can’t be helped. You choose to be ignorant.
They should name one of the new aircraft carriers for him. I think it very appropriate as he was a naval aviator.
Perhaps something more peaceful like a space lab or telescope
There is a research ship out of Woods Hole named after him. It was launched in 2014, just two years after his death. We'll remember you, Mr. Armstrong.
@@DavidMcdonald-df8tb Armstrong himself likely killed 100s of people during his service in the Korean War as a ground attack fighter. A very overlooked part of his career.
@@cwcovington16 but that's not why he's so famous. The moon landing was presented as a peace mission for all mankind.
@@cwcovington16 What's your point?
The Apollo Moon Mission was an important part of my childhood in the Netherlands. Now I am a young man of 67 years, but still impressed by this great project. Thank you Mr. Neil Armstrong and all the 400.000 people who have worked at this project. It was for me till now inspiring and a motivation for a study in science.
It was done in a studio in New Mexico. 400,000 subcontractors had no clue. but 400,000 is a fake number. only 4,000 worked at NASA
@@maxsmith695 It was filmed at Elstree studios using the sets that Kubrick just finished filming 2001 space odessey with. Rumsfeld and Kissinger organised it. In America,, they sent the rocket into lower earth orbit,,,, then played in the fimed footage,,, and then splashed the rocket down completing the biggest lie in history . Stanleys wife signed a sworn affidavit on it,,, and his granddaughter has some very interesting things to say about the whole thing too…..
@@nooneimportant666 Any source on this? Rumsfeld was a Congressman from Illinois in 1968. Are you referring to some events after January 1969 when Don R. went to work for Nixon. I am assuming Nixon felt Rumsfeld and HK were two of his smarter advisors. He have both a great amount of power. Do you think those 3 persons emerging from the capsule in the ocean were Navy Seals or similar? My guess is that capsule was dropped from a C-5 cargo plane at 4,000-6,000 feet.
@@maxsmith695 The footage was filmed in advance ‘just incase’ using cia agents. Then after Neil crashed the bedspring again it was decided to go with the footage because it was obvious we didn’t have the technology needed to make such a mission and risk possible global humiliation over something that was deemed so important to America 🇺🇸 The guys who splashed down were the right people,,, they just hadn’t been where they said they had!
Why do my links keep disappearing?? 🤔 I couldn’t find the original doc I saw,,, but this video shows clips from it and mentions RN ,DR, HK , and a couple of CIA ‘doubles’ kzhead.info/sun/frdsktClaZ2gqKc/bejne.html
Miss this legend of a man every day.
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A great man. A truly great American.
I saw the Apollo Astronauts in a parade in Sunnyside Queens after their arrival home. I have vivid memories of that but this is the first time I ever heard Armstrong talk about his experience. He still seems to be excited and moved by it, but then again, how could you not be.
A literal American hero, seems like a real genuine guy too
Probably the most famous man in history so far
Jesus?
Neal was real
@@DavidMcdonald-df8tb “Neil”
Agreed Neil is reil 😃
The 20th century had many contenders for that title, sadly.
Priceless…….. ! A true American hero if ever there was. Thanks for posting.
One of the greatest humans to ever exist. I hope history always remembers his name.
Why ?
They probably will.
I always admired his humility.
@@maxsmith695Extremely intelligent, extraordinarily skilled, courageous, humble… that’s a pretty good list to my eyes.
What a wonderful man. America needs heroes like this again; Mr Armstrong and all of his Apollo cohorts.
He’s a liar, and a fraud
@@-Swamp_Donkey-There were chunks in Armstrong’s stools that were a better man than you’ll ever be.
@@SolarChronicle I’ve heard it said that it’s easier to fool a man than to convince them they’ve been fooled. It never happened. It’s so incredibly far fetched, it’s laughable.
@@-Swamp_Donkey- " I’ve heard it said that it’s easier to fool a man than to convince them they’ve been fooled." Hence flat earthers, election deniers and moon landing deniers.
This was America a true Hero we need to replace several holidays we have with Men like Neil
you got that right
A true American hero. Risked his life to make history and beat the Russians to the moon. Then, instead of chasing money or power, became a college professor to educate the next generation of scientists.
Ed Bradley a legend interviewing a legend!
Cliche after cliche
What I don’t think people understand is that THIS MAN will be the ONLY man who everyone will know for the rest of humanity. Simple as. Crazy responsibility and an even crazier legacy.
I miss both these guys.
What a Wonderful American Man!!!
Apollo 11 (2019),is a well-made documentary of the July 1969 mission. There is no narration. Just remastered film footage. It took two years to make this doc. Check it out. 👍
I remember watching it as it happened!
thanks I will.
Neil Armstrong is a fascinating man
World best liar.
@@madride858585One of 18 of the best liars!
@@madride858585Yawn….
Good to see Neil again. RIP sir. You made indelible history!
He's the greatest Explorer in the history of Humanity.
Nah. Went furthest, but had a lot of assistance and tech. Still marco polo or alexander the great IMHO, considering the tech of the time. Or maybe the antartic explorers.
There were three men on that ship.
That's if he actually went, which is debatable really.
I mean what did he actually do? Studied, trained, followed the protocol, sat in the rocket and did what he had to do. A plan studied in detail.. You can't compare him to a guy like Shackleton. If you gotta give credit for the moon, i give 75% to the engineers!
@@NoName-to5xl I have to disagree with you. Marco Polo was just a merchant who happened to record his travels. Most of the places he went his dad had gone to before, taking Marco with him once he was old enough. Yes, his writing are very important and brought a lot of change to the western civilization after his death, but he was a merchant first and foremost. As for Alexander the Great, he was more of a conqueror than an explorer. While he is no doubt one of the most significant people in human history, it is not due to exploration. I think I would have to give it to Magellan. His discoveries helped shape our understanding of the world we live in. Marco Polo only helped with the understanding of other cultures from his era. I would agree that antarctic explorers probably had one of the purest spirits for exploration, but I don't think the impact of their discoveries is as important in the grand scheme of things.
Great. Thanks for sharing this
RIP and long live Neil Armstrong (August 5, 1930 - August 25, 2012), aged 82 You will always be remembered as a legend.
And a liar.
So sad to realize both these gentlemen are gone. America was different then.
Probably the best interview
Top tier of all pilots
Faked moon landing
Wonderful Man, and Astronaut, he was for his country.❤️🎉🎉🎉
Interesting how all the landing on the moon deniers aren’t here pushing their idiocy. Armstrong is all class.
Maybe we do not bother to try & debate with psychotic people who believe in aliens and spaceships.
@@rawveganterra Spaceships aren’t real? In the other thread you agreed that NASA landed men on the moon over 53 years ago. Care to address your contradiction?
Very good interview
Mankind's greatest achievement.
An icon of the space race having a conversation with an icon of journalism… class.
A true American hero!!!
My respect with Mr. Neil may he rip ❤
He is my Hero. ❤❤❤
I have a lot of respect for pilots and to me Armstrong is the best of them all
The ultimate cool cucumber. Unflappable in the most ridicules stressful situations.
Gemini 8 - tumbling on three axis. Getting control restored was one of the greatest feats in aviation and space flight.
What a legend!
Love him tons
I would have asked him about Gemini 8, the LLTV, his X-1 B-29 experience, and Korea. The man was probably the best pilot who ever lived. Sorry Bob Hoover. RIP.
You should listen to some of Neil’s earlier interviews. He said when they entered space that a feeling of dread over came him. He said some wild stuff.
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." I wasn't born yet but the Moon landing has captivated me all my life. I just hope I live long enough to see us go back.
It’s awesome that he’s kind of a jolly person.
Yeah, the movie 'First Man' portrayed him as almost robotic, with little to no emotion. He was well known to be a private man, but it is clear that does have emotions, a sense of humor, and can be quite personable.
@@jsmith1746 yeah, i was thinking about how he was portrayed there, to other interviews he was quite happy too. Maybe it’s to protect the privacy of how he really was.
Watch him at the apollo 11 'return' press conference, he doesn't look so happy there.
@@pleasepermitmetospeakohgre1504 they were tired and worn down after a long quarantine. Go flaunt your low IQ somewhere else
@@vincentperom2845he didn't go that's why
You could argue Armstrong is the vest America ever produced...dudes a stud
I like how this comes the day after SpaceX SN10's successful test to 10 km, bellyflop, horizontal to vertical maneuver and landing vertically. The fact it was destroyed 5 minutes after landing is beside the point. The landing legs were not really part of the test or development at this stage. I find it an extraordinary feat to achieve so much on only the 3rd flight with such an unorthodox and large vehicle.
So cool to see how far humanity has gotten so far!
He flew the X15 also😊
Neil armstrong will forever be a legend
“In the end it worked for ya” 😂😂😂🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️
Accomplishments in life are solace when recalled and reflected upon, especially if they were achieved through expertise-driven prior preparation and confident persistence. And if you’re fortunate enough to know of others’ contributions before and after your successes, that instills even deeper sense of worthwhileness.
LOL. The last comment by Ed Bradley is "In the end it worked for you (referring to the lunar lander)", and then the interview ends. I would love to hear Neil's response.
Neil armstrong was absolte legend!!! He is without peer. Did not like the noterity and attention. There is a picture of mr armstrong in the lem right before landing on moon. He hasnt shaved and my gosh. He was so handsome!!!!!! Intellect and courage. You will be so missed. Rest in peace mr armstrong. 😇🙏🙏🙏🚀🚀🚀
"Must've been a lot of force on that rocket"....yea it was a lot of mental force for sure!
Would like to meet that legend. And Werner von Brown.... all legends who made it possible!
Neil armstrong on 60 minutes..... video is 5 minutes why are you robbing us of 55 minutes??????
If you're looking to find a person who is a hero, look no further.
wow i was just thinking about Apollo 11 landing, and it's instantly recommended when i come to the computer LOL
Nice
Synchronicity
Google's inside your brain, dude. 🤔
you should think about becoming a billionaire, maybe Google will fly a drone and deliver a billion dollars to you
Synchronicity!!!! 🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
I think of Neil Armstrong and the dangerous vehicles he flew. He flew the X-15 rocket plane where a slight deviation in the angle of attack sent him shooting past his landing spot at Edwards Air Force Base and he had to wing it with an improvised return path. He flew Gemini 8 where a stuck thruster sent the capsule spinning out of control and he threw out all the rule books to regain control before he passed out. Then the lunar lander training vehicle which the wind tipped out of control and from which he ejected with only a few seconds to spare. Then flying Apollo 11's Eagle for real where he took over the controls when the computer headed for a landing in a field of boulders. A super pilot he was, and a real engineer to boot.
The SR-71 pilots commented that they were just 2 fools sitting just in front of a fuel tank with hot flames licking at the back. Same thing applies, except for the extra Fool, and Fuel.
I was at City Hall when they were honored.
My only hero. RIP, Neil.
Man, just think, one year later, Ed Bradley would pass away and seven years later, so would Neil Armstrong. Lord have mercy! ... SMH ...
What a legend ! I’m looking forward for NASA to continue this man’s legacy with the Artemis program!
Not happening.
that van allen radiation belt says otherwise
@@dennismoose2152 They're belt shaped, so they just fly OVER them. Funny how you never thought of that. You must have missed every science lesson you ever had.
"If it looks good, it flys good" doesn't apply in the vacuum of space.
The four greatest pilots who ever lived: Manfred Richthofen, Niel Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Robin Olds!
Chuck Jeager?
@@ai-d2121Yeager.
Is this the entire interview?? If not, where can I find the full interview?
kzhead.info/sun/pdqmdsmCrGajlI0/bejne.html
Cried for hours after he died. What a great man he was
Imagine finding out he was a total fraud, never went to the moon and that he spent his whole life lying about it being part of the deception of governments. You would come to just hate him and regret having shed a tear for someone who showed 0 fs to give to billions of people for lying
Plan to do some yard work eventually, but right now, nothing.
In retrospect ARMSTRONG was def the right choice with the right stuff to be the first man to pilot and walk on the moon !
an amazing pioneer like all the others in those projects.
It always amazes me how these astronauts were just as much cowboys as they were scientists.
It’s really sad he passed. He walked on the moon
Timeless legend.👍🚀
Often the people who have achieved the most are the most humble. Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are kind of that way too.
Armstrong. Strange guy to choose to walk on the moon. You think they would have gone with Legstrong for the moon-walking.
With less gravity, strong legs are not an essential.
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If they went with 1960s tech, why haven't India, China and other countries gone in recent years?
I just watched a documentary that stated Neil Armstrong never did any interviews. So I got curious. Conspiracy theorists get on my nerves!
this was well after the bbc documentary, well well after the clip of him holding back tears at the conference post landing
@@dennismoose2152 That's not the doc I was referring to. Point being, he has done interviews over the years.
@@EricaHansberry he did “interviews” after being silent for decades
@@dennismoose2152 ok
@@dennismoose2152 Neil is an introvert who spend decades under an intense spotlight. After NASA, he went back to teaching and stayed out of the limelight. Is that a crime of some sort?