Neil Armstrong laid to rest in Atlantic OceanSeptember 15, 2012 - 10:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Neil Armstrong, Apollo 11 commander and the first man on the moon, was laid to rest in the Atlantic Ocean Friday, Sept 14, in a burial at sea, UPI reports. The ceremony for Armstrong, who served in the Navy from 1949 to 1952, included a bugler and a rifle salute, after which his cremated remains were committed to the sea and an American flag was presented to his widow, Carol, according to NASA. The ceremony was conducted aboard the USS Philippine Sea. The burial came one day after former Apollo astronauts, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and other dignitaries gathered at Washington's National Cathedral to pay tribute to Armstrong, who died Aug. 25 at 82. "Neil Armstrong left more than footprints and a flag on the moon," Bolden said at the Washington service. "He left a foundation for the future and paved the way for future American explorers to be the first to step foot on Mars or another planet." Astronauts John Glenn, Michael Collins, Buzz Aldrin and Eugene Cernan - the last man to walk on the moon - attended the cathedral service. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |