On this day in 1969 Neil Armstrong, Astronaut and distinguished Eagle Scout stepped onto the surface of the Moon, inspiring generations.
NASA and Scouting have a long history.
2/3 of all current and former astronauts have been involved in Scouting.207 pilots and scientists (of 317) selected as astronauts since 1959, involved in Scouting39 Eagle Scouts, 25 Life Scouts, 14 Star Scouts, 26 First Class Scouts, 17 Second Class Scouts, 13 Tenderfoot Scouts, three Explorers, 25 Cub Scouts, 10 Webelos Scouts, one King’s Scout, two Wolf Scouts, and 32 with unknown ranks, including 27 who were Girl ScoutsScouting develops leadership, teamwork, life skills and positive role models to create motivated, high-achieving adults who may go on to become astronauts, scientists or engineers. With your continued donations and resource support to Scouting, Scouts will continue to be among the next generation of pioneers leading a better understanding of our earth and its environment! 
