The Man Who Opened Our Ears to the Ocean

Neil Armstrong was a naval aviator, test pilot, and astronaut who pushed the boundaries of exploration. As the first human to walk on the moon, his view of our home gave us a greater appreciation of our place in the cosmos and a unique look at the oceans that cover 70% of Earth’s surface.

Armstrong’s legacy of exploration will continue with the ship that bears his name and in the scientists and crew who extend our ability to explore and understand Earth’s ocean frontier.