Purdue's history in space

A Purdue alum is on Endeavour's final flight, but Purdue has a long history in space

Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University in 1955. Only 12 people have ever set foot on the moon.

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First man on the moon

Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from Purdue University in 1955. Only 12 people have ever set foot on the moon.

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Purdue's history in space

A Purdue alum is on Endeavour's final flight, but Purdue has a long history in space

First man on the moon

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