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    Michael Collins (astronaut)

    American astronaut (1930–2021)

    Michael Collins

    Collins in 1969

    Born(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930

    Rome, Italy

    DiedApril 28, 2021(2021-04-28) (aged 90)

    Naples, Florida, U.S.

    Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
    EducationUnited States Military Academy (BS)
    Awards
    Spouse

    Patricia Finnegan

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    (m. 1957; died 2014)​
    Children3, including Kate
    Relatives
    Space career
    RankMajor General, USAF

    Time in space

    		11d 2h 4m
    SelectionNASA Group 3 (1963)

    Total EVAs

    		2

    Total EVA time

    		1h 28m
    MissionsGemini 10
    Apollo 11

    Mission insignia

    In office
    January 6, 1970 – April 11, 1971
    PresidentRichard Nixon
    Preceded byDixon Donnelley
    Succeeded byCarol Laise
    Years of service
    • 1952–1970 (active)
    • 1970–1982 (reserve)

    Michael "Mike" Collins (October 31, 1930 – Ap