🌕 Before His Death, Apollo 11’s “Third Astronaut” Michael Collins Set the Record Straight
Michael Collins—often called Apollo 11’s “third astronaut” for piloting the command module while Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the Moon—addressed rumors and myths about the mission before his death in 2021. Collins consistently stated that no evidence of aliens, structures, or mysterious encounters was observed during Apollo 11. He explained that many sensational claims arise from misinterpreted audio, lighting effects, or later exaggerations, not firsthand experience.
Collins emphasized transparency in NASA reporting and urged the public to trust the extensive mission data. His reflections reinforce a clear message: the Moon landings were extraordinary feats of human exploration—not encounters with the unknown.
