He was the first human to step on the surface of the moon. The event was captured live on television and seen by millions around the world. Accompanied by Edwin E. Aldrin, they spent two and a half hours walking on the moon and collected rock samples, setting up many scientific experiments and instruments, even raising an American flag. He later became a teacher, and refused several offers to go into politics. He has also received many honors and awards. And on man going to Mars one day, Armstrong said in 1995 that it would be easier than the lunar challenge of the sixties. Stretch is rumored to be his nickname, after the moon gravity had a strange effect on his arms...so they say!