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 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". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |