10/09/2026
He Was 60 Miles Above the Moon, Orbiting Completely Alone — The Loneliest Man in Human History
Imagine being further away from every single living human being than anyone has ever been.
In July 1969, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history stepping onto the lunar surface, Michael Collins stayed behind in the command module Columbia. Every time his orbit took him behind the far side of the Moon, all radio contact with NASA and Earth was completely severed for 48 minutes straight.
He had no view of Earth, no sound from Mission Control, and absolutely no way of reaching anyone.
Would you have the mental strength to
endure that level of silence? 🌕🚀