Michael Collins Collection

New York City Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts
New York City welcomes the three Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, Jr. in a showering of ticker tape down Broadway and Park Avenue

Chicago Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts
The City of Chicago welcomes the three Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, Jr

Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: NASA
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Portrait of American astronauts Neil A Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E Aldrin Jr

Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b / w photo)
5322860 Apollo 11 crew of Aldrin, Armstrong and Collins announced, 1969 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Apollo 11 mission of July 1969 was the first manned moon landing Lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin;)

Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 splashdown, 1966. The Command Module of the Gemini 10 spacecraft splashes down into the sea after re-entry

Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Recovery Area, 1969. Pararescueman Lt. Clancy Hatleberg closes the Apollo 11 spacecraft hatch as astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin, Jr

President George Bush and Apollo 11 Astronauts, Washington D. C. USA, 1989. Creator: NASA
President George Bush and Apollo 11 Astronauts, Washington D.C. USA, 1989. President Bush speaks at the National Air and Space Museums 20th anniversary celebration of the Apollo 11 Moon landing

Apollo 11 Lunar Module ascent stage photographed from Command Module, July 21, 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr

Pesident Nixon visits Apollo 11 crew in quarantine. Creator: NASA
President Richard M. Nixon visits the Apollo 11 crew in quarantine aboard Recovery Ship USS Hornet, 1969

View of the Lunar Module from the Command Module, Apollo 11 mission, July 20, 1969. The Lunar Module (LM), code named Eagle, begins its descent to the lunar surface

Apollo 11 Launch, July 16, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Launch, July 16, 1969. At 9:32 a.m. EDT, the swing arms move away and a plume of flame signals the liftoff of the Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle and astronauts Neil A

Eagle In Lunar Orbit, 1969. Creator: Michael Collins
Eagle In Lunar Orbit, 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module (LM) " Eagle", in a landing configuration is photographed in lunar orbit from the Command and Service Modules (CSM)

Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. Creator: NASA
Apollo 11 Crew in Raft before Recovery, 1969. The Apollo 11 crew await pickup by a helicopter from the USS Hornet, prime recovery ship for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission

Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. Creator: NASA
Gemini 10 launch, Cape Kennedy, Florida, USA, 1966. A time-lapse photograph shows the configuration of Pad 19 up until the launch of Gemini 10. On board the spacecraft are John W

Mobile Quarantine Facility, ca. 1969. Creator: Airstream
This Mobile Quarantine Facility (MQF) was one of four built by NASA for astronauts returning from the Moon. Its purpose was to prevent the unlikely spread of lunar contagions by isolating

Boomerang, ca. 1969. Creator: Unknown
Boomerang, ca. 1969. This boomerang, an example of the " first aerodynamic shape conceived by man, " was presented in 1969 to NASA astronaut Michael Collins by the Australian Television

Spoon used by Command Module Pilot, Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: Silco Stainless USA
Spoon used by Command Module Pilot, Apollo 11, 1969. This small spoon was used by Command Module Pilot Michael Collins for eating during the Apollo 11 mission in July, 1969

[President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS
President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS Hornet, 1969

The crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Artist: NASA
The crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Apollo 11 was fifth manned Apollo mission and was launched on 16th July 1969. It comprised Commander Neil Alden Armstrong

The treaty makers, 6 December 1921. The treaty set up the Irish Free State. From left to right: Arthur Griffith, Eamonn Duggan, Michael Collins, Robert Barton; standing, Gavan Duffy

Armstrong and Aldrin unfurl the US flag on the moon, 1969. Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission, was launched on 16 July 1969 and Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became the first

The American flag heralds the flight of Apollo 11, the first Lunar landing mission. The Apollo 11 Saturn V space vehicle lifted off with astronauts Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E

Michael Collins, 1890 -1922. Irish revolutionary, soldier and politician. From These Tremendous Years, published 1938

Gemini 10 launch time exposure
A time-exposure photograph shows the configuration of Pad 19 up until the launch of Gemini 10. Onboard the spacecraft are John W. Young and Michael Collins

President Nixon meets the Apollo 11 astronauts on the lawn of the White House

Apollo 11 Moon landing, computer artwork
Apollo 11 Moon landing. Computer artwork of NASAs Apollo 11 lunar module LM-5 Eagle landing on the Moons surface. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission

Apollo 11 launch, 16 July 1969
Apollo 11 launch. US flag flying as the Apollo 11 Saturn V rocket launched at 09:32 local time (EDT) on 16 July 1969. On board were US astronauts Armstrong, Michael Collins and Aldrin

Apollo 11 lunar module, computer artwork
Apollo 11 lunar module. Computer artwork of Apollo 11s lunar module LM-5 Eagle. Apollo 11 was the first manned lunar landing mission, touching down at 20:17 UTC (universal time) on 20th July 1969

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Michael Collins, the unsung hero of Apollo 11, played a crucial role in mankind's greatest achievement. As the Command Module Pilot, he orbited above while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history on the lunar surface. New York City and Chicago welcomed these brave astronauts with open arms upon their return to Earth, celebrating their remarkable feat. In this iconic NASA photo from 1969, we see Armstrong, Collins, and Aldrin standing side by side as they proudly represent humanity's triumph in space exploration. The American flag waves proudly in the background, symbolizing the monumental success of Apollo 11—the first-ever Lunar landing mission. Collins' journey began years earlier during Gemini 10 splashdown in 1966 when he proved his mettle as an astronaut. Fast forward to July 20th, 1969—Armstrong takes that historic step onto the Moon's surface while Collins diligently orbits above them both. A breathtaking image captured from the Command Module shows us a view of the Lunar Module ascending towards its rendezvous with destiny. Even after returning home safely to Earth, President George Bush honored these extraordinary men during a meeting in Washington D. C. , reminding us all of their incredible bravery and dedication to pushing boundaries beyond our planet's atmosphere. In another captivating photograph taken by NASA during quarantine procedures following their return from space travel, we witness President Nixon visiting Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins—a testament to how deeply this momentous event resonated within society. As we look back at that fateful day on July 16th when Apollo 11 launched into history books forevermore; it is impossible not to feel awe-inspired by Michael Collins' pivotal role in this groundbreaking mission. His unwavering commitment allowed for those unforgettable moments captured through his lens—an intimate glimpse of Armstrong descending onto lunar soil or gazing out at Earth from afar. Michael Collins may not have walked on the Moon like his fellow crew members, but his contribution to the Apollo 11 mission was immeasurable.