Lalit K Jha Washington: Describing Apollo 11 astronauts as the "three genuine American heroes", US President Barack Obama, honouring them at the White House, said their exploration sparked innovation and creativity back on earth. In an impressive ceremony, commemorating the 40 years of Moon mission, Obama honoured Apollo 11 Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins and Lunar Module Pilot Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin and hailed them as "three iconic figures".
Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the moon as Collins flew above. "Very rarely do I have such an extraordinary pleasure as I have today to welcome three iconic figures, three genuine American heroes," Obama said, adding: "To have Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Buzz Aldrin here beside me is just wonderful.
" "The touchstone for excellence in exploration and discovery is always going to be represented by the men of Apollo 11," Obama said. "Their work sparked "innovation, the drive, the entrepreneurship, the creativity back here on Earth".
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