Neil Armstrong passed away 14 years ago today at the age of 82. Before becoming an astronaut, Armstrong was a test pilot and flew more than 1,100 hours in vari

Neil Armstrong passed away 14 years ago today at the age of 82. Before becoming an astronaut, Armstrong was a test pilot and flew more than 1,100 hours in various aircraft, including the X-15 rocket plane. He remains as one of the most influential figures in the history of space exploration.