Neil Armstrong
After having to eject from the Flying Bedstead only a second or 2 before crashing, he was calmly back in his office reviewing the paperwork.
During the lunar landing he carried on despite several computer alarms, and had to manually select a new landing site; finally touching down with only a few seconds of fuel remaining.
The Top Five Reasons Neil Armstrong is the Best Astronaut
- Coolest under pressure
- Was chosen to do the first moonwalk
- Modest
- Great pilot
- Sense of humour
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