The Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering at Purdue University represents challenges, sacrifices, and achievements in space exploration. It honors Purdue astronauts like Neil Armstrong, Gene Cernan, the first and last people on the moon, and Virgil "Gus" Grissom, who died in the Apollo 1 accident. The building also celebrates women pioneers and the 22 Purdue alumni who became astronauts, preserving the legacy of spaceflight and building blocks for the future.
6. Jan. 27, 1967 Apollo 1 accidentIt represents the sacrifices."If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life. - Virgil I. Gus Grissom (50)
7. It represents the achievements.Apollo Command Module inside the building
8. Mary E. Weber (84)Janice E. Voss (74)It represents equality.