NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil Armstrong (left) on April 18, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At right is former awardee John Glenn. Armstrong received the award that includes a moon rock to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts and others who were part of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. A former naval aviator, NASA test pilot and Apollo 11 commander, Armstrong was the first human to ever land a spacecraft on the moon and the first to step on the lunar surface. Armstrong's award will be displayed at the Cinci
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NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil Armstrong (left) on April 18, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. At right is former awardee John Glenn. Armstrong received the award that includes a moon rock to recognize the sacrifices and dedication of the astronauts and others who were part of the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. A former naval aviator, NASA test pilot and Apollo 11 commander, Armstrong was the first human to ever land a spacecraft on the moon and the first to step on the lunar surface. Armstrong's award will be displayed at the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal. .Mandatory Credit: Bill Ingalls / NASA via CNP /MediaPunch