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DAVE DAVIES, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon on July 20, 1969, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 command module as it orbited the moon above them, waiting to take Armstrong and Aldrin back to Earth. Collins died Wednesday at the age of 90 from cancer. Today, we'll listen back to our 1988 interview with him. Collins was raised in a distinguished military family. He graduated from West Point in 1952, became a jet fighter pilot, a test pilot, and eventually one of the astronauts chosen to participate in the Apollo mission to the moon. Before piloting Apollo 11, Collins piloted the Gemini 10 flight and walked in space, attached to his capsule only by a high-tech umbilical cord. In doing so, he was the first astronaut to walk from a spacecraft to another object in space - in this case, a rocket left orbiting from an earlier Gemini mission. After he retired from the space program in 1970, Collins briefly worked as an assistant secretary of state for public affairs, a position he described as a plush purgatory. He felt more fulfilled in his next job as director of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Collins wrote a bestselling autobiography called "Carrying The Fire." During the Apollo 11 mission, he said his big fear was not being able to reconnect with his crewmates after their moonwalk, meaning he would have to return to Earth without them. Let's hear the moment when he's talking to mission control after ...

(1930-2021) Who Was Michael Collins? Inspired by Gemini 10 mission, where he performed a spacewalk. His second was Apollo 11 — the first lunar landing in history. Collins received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Early Life Michael Collins was born on October 31, 1930 in Rome, Italy, where his father, United States Army Major General James Lawton Collins, was stationed. After the United States entered World War II, the family moved to Washington, D.C., where Collins attended St. Albans School. During this time, he applied and was accepted to West Point Military Academy in New York, and decided to follow his father, two uncles, brother and cousin into the armed services. Military Career In 1952, Collins graduated from West Point with a Bachelor of Science degree. He joined the Air Force that same year, and completed flight training in Columbus, Mississippi. His performance earned him a position on the advanced day fighter training team at Nellis Air Force Base, flying the F-86 Sabres. This was followed by an assignment to the 21st Fighter-Bomber Wing at the George Air Force Base, where he learned how to deliver nuclear weapons. He also served as an experimental flight test officer at Edwards Air Force Base in California, testing jet fighters. Astronaut Collins made the decision to become an astronaut after watching John Glenn's Mercury Atlas 6 flight. He applied for the second group of astronauts that same year, but was not accepted. Disappointed, but undaunted, Collins e...

In 1969, President Richard Nixon greets the Apollo 11 astronauts in quarantine after their mission to the moon. The Apollo 11 crew members (from left) are Neil Armstrong, Collins and Buzz Aldrin. AP When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon, and Armstrong uttered the famous phrase, "Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed," Collins was in orbit, 60 miles above, just as busy, and just as excited, telling the team back in Houston he was listening to communications with his comrades, and it was "fantastic." Aldrin and Armstrong were on the lunar surface just under 22 hours. The world was transfixed, seeing them bunny-hop along, take pictures and collect lunar samples during a single, short moonwalk. All the while, Collins circled the moon, looking down at the barren lunar landscape and peering back at the Earth. "The thing I remember most is the view of planet Earth from a great distance," he said later. "Tiny. Very shiny. Blue and white. Bright. Beautiful. Serene and fragile." "He was the keystone of the mission" As he orbited, he could talk to controllers half the time, but when he was on the back side of the moon, he was completely cut off. It was because of this part of the mission that some dubbed him the loneliest man in humanity. As he recalled in a 2016 NPR interview, he didn't think of it that way. He said, "The fact that I was ... out of communications, rather than that being a fear, that was a joy because I got Mission Control to shut up for a littl...

Astronaut Michael Collins can rightly be considered to be the pride of American astronautics. His place in the Michael Collins’ childhood Michael was born on October 31st, 1930, in Rome. His father, James Lawton Collins, was a commissioned officer and military attache in the US Army. Until the age of 17, the future astronaut Michael Collins moved from place to place, wherever his father was sent on duty. The U.S. entry into World War II took the family to Washington D.C., where Michael graduated from high school in 1948. Michael’s mother wanted him to join the Foreign Service. However, Collins chose a military career like his father, brother, cousin, and two uncles. Michael entered the US Military Academy at West Point, from which his brother and father had graduated. In June 1952, he received a bachelor’s degree in Military Science. By that time, Michael’s family history included men in high ranks. His brother was a colonel, his father was a major general, and his uncle was a general and chief of staff of the US Army. Michael did not want anyone to think that he joined the army to rest on their laurels. He instead chose the newly-formed Air Force, which had high prospects and needed young staff. Military service Michael Collins in US Air Force (first left in the bottom line) During his time in the Air Force, Michael Collins was stationed at several military bases in the United States. He also served in France near the city of Chaumont. In 1956, during a NATO exercise, the...

Michael Collins is one of the most complete musicians of his generation. With a continuing, distinguished career as a soloist, he has in recent years also become highly regarded as a conductor. Recent guest conducting and play-directing highlights have included engagements with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Zurich Chamber Orchestra. From 2010 – 2018 he was the Principal Conductor of the City of London Sinfonia. Recent highlights include a return to the Philharmonia Orchestra as conductor; performances worldwide with orchestras including Minnesota Orchestra, Swedish Chamber Orchestra, the Rheinische Philharmonie, Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, BBC Concert Orchestra and Kuopio Symphony Orchestra, and tours in South Africa, Australia (with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra), Japan and Mexico (with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional). This year Michael will perform at the BBC Young Musician 40th Anniversary BBC Prom, make his conducting debut with the English Chamber Orchestra, and perform with the London Mozart Players and the Academy of Ancient Music. He also hosted a series of ‘Michael Collins and Friends’ concerts at LSO St Luke’s, recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 3, featuring the Heath Quartet, Leonard Elschenbroich, Lawrence Power and Michael McHale. Michael Collins has been committed to expanding the repertoire of the clarinet for many years. He has given premières of works such as John Adams’ Gnarly Buttons, Elliott Carter’s Clarinet Concer...

24 August 1922 Michael Collins, commander-in-chief of the Irish army, was killed in an ambush near Bandon, county Cork, within a few miles of his birthplace, on Tuesday night. Accompanied by several leading Free State officers, he was visiting the National Army’s posts in south Cork and was returning to Cork City by byroads owing to obstacles on the main road. He was accompanied by an armoured car and a bodyguard. There were about 20 men altogether in the party. The Irregulars, who are said to have numbered about 200, had been almost beaten off when Collins was shot in the head. It was clear from the first that the wound was fatal, but he went on firing. His last words were: “Forgive them. Bury me in Glasnevin with the boys.” Michael Collins: a portrait of the Irish republican leader 24 August 1922 Among many people here with recent Irish experience, the belief is that the death of Michael Collins means a new stage of bitter guerrilla fighting, and a period of reprisal and counter-reprisal. “It will put the clock of Ireland back five years,” said one observer who had seen many exciting months in Ireland. Read more Editorial: the death of Mr Collins 24 August 1924 Ireland has suffered another cruel loss, and the foul blow of a treacherous ambush has struck down the man whom at this moment she could least spare. There has been a definite attempt to remove a political enemy by death. This is commonly called assassination. We need not concern ourselves about words. The fact re...

Family Statement on Passing of Astronaut Michael Collins One of the most articulate astronauts to emerge in the early days of America's space program, Collins orbited the moon alone on July 20, 1969, when Armstrong and Aldrin touched down on the Sea of Tranquility, the first humans to set foot on another world. "He may not have received equal glory, but he was an equal partner, reminding our nation about the importance of collaboration in service of great goals," President Biden said in a statement. "From his vantage point high above the Earth, he reminded us of the fragility of our own planet, and called on us to care for it like the treasure it is." "Today the nation lost a true pioneer and lifelong advocate for exploration in astronaut Michael Collins," acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk said. "As pilot of the Apollo 11 command module – some called him 'the loneliest man in history' – while his colleagues walked on the Moon for the first time, he helped our nation achieve a defining milestone. He also distinguished himself in the Gemini Program and as an Air Force pilot. "Michael remained a tireless promoter of space. 'Exploration is not a choice, really, it's an imperative,' he said. Intensely thoughtful about his experience in orbit, he added, 'What would be worth recording is what kind of civilization we Earthlings created and whether or not we ventured out into other parts of the galaxy.'" Collins was very candid about the technical challenges the crew faced, s...

Michael Collins caddied for Robert Gamez, Daniel Chopra, Rich Beem and Kevin Streelman. Michael Collins worked as a caddie for 10 years. Michael Collins is best known for hosting America's Caddie on ESPN. Besides, the former Kevin Streelman caddie entered the ESPN crew in 2011. Even though he is no longer a caddie, his passion for golf remains strong, and he seldom leaves it, even for a short time. Collins' work with ESPN was expanded in 2020 when he became the anchor of America's Caddie, a magazine-style series on ESPN+. Michael Collins caddied for professional golf players like Rich Beem and Kevin Streelman. He currently works as an ESPN golf analyst. Michael Collins golf caddie is yet to have a Wikipedia bio, but he does have an Collins, a former stand-up comic who became a PGA Tour caddie, has become a popular commentator on ESPN and the PGA Tour Radio Network. Michael seen here with Shane Lowry on a photo posted on Instagram( Source : He started his career as a caddie in 1998 while he was working at a comedy club in Hilton Head. In the club, he met Omar Uresti and his brother. Under their influence, he began booking appearances and spending his days in the fairways. When he was given an opportunity to enter the ropes and carry the bag, he leaped. He first caddied for Robert Gamez. In 2003, he was the caddie for Chris Couch who won the Tour Championship. This led to his 10-year old career as a pro caddie. Over his career, he has caddied for several professional gold pl...

• New, magazine-style series hosted by longtime caddie, comedian and ESPN golf analyst • Delivers unique, humorous perspectives as Collins covers professional golf across the country • Debut episode previews PGA Championship, features Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy • Exclusively on ESPN+ ; Available on ESPN.com and the ESPN App The debut episode of Covering professional golf like fans have never seen it before, America’s Caddie mixes feature segments and interviews with golf’s biggest stars, as the series follows Collins on his journeys across the country. Part travelogue, part golf history lesson, part celebrity hangout – America’s Caddie combines it all into a magazine-style road show hosted by the one-of-a-kind Collins. The new series is streaming exclusively on ESPN+. Ahead of next week’s PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, Episode 1 of America’s Caddie includes Collins talking with three-time major winner The premiere episode also includes an “Inside the Ropes” segment that takes a unique look at the misadventures of VIDEO: America’s Caddie “I’m trying to bring a lot more fun to professional golf,” said Collins. “This is my perspective as a caddie and comedian from behind the scenes. We’ll introduce you to a side of the pros you don’t get to see. You’ll see them and other celebrities having fun and keeping it lighthearted, which is something we could all use a little more of right now. ” In addition to his work covering golf for ESPN, Co...

In 1969, President Richard Nixon greets the Apollo 11 astronauts in quarantine after their mission to the moon. The Apollo 11 crew members (from left) are Neil Armstrong, Collins and Buzz Aldrin. AP When Armstrong and Aldrin landed on the moon, and Armstrong uttered the famous phrase, "Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed," Collins was in orbit, 60 miles above, just as busy, and just as excited, telling the team back in Houston he was listening to communications with his comrades, and it was "fantastic." Aldrin and Armstrong were on the lunar surface just under 22 hours. The world was transfixed, seeing them bunny-hop along, take pictures and collect lunar samples during a single, short moonwalk. All the while, Collins circled the moon, looking down at the barren lunar landscape and peering back at the Earth. "The thing I remember most is the view of planet Earth from a great distance," he said later. "Tiny. Very shiny. Blue and white. Bright. Beautiful. Serene and fragile." "He was the keystone of the mission" As he orbited, he could talk to controllers half the time, but when he was on the back side of the moon, he was completely cut off. It was because of this part of the mission that some dubbed him the loneliest man in humanity. As he recalled in a 2016 NPR interview, he didn't think of it that way. He said, "The fact that I was ... out of communications, rather than that being a fear, that was a joy because I got Mission Control to shut up for a littl...