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Remembering the Sherpa who led Neil Armstrong, Dorje faced unique challenges, yet his contributions were invaluable. Learn more.

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Sherpa Who Led Neil Armstrong To Moon Dead At 71.

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"I know it was a different time, but I still regret that Dorje wasn't allowed to wear a suit like the astronauts." Aldrin added. "He never complained, and he didn't really need one anyway. Phurba was as much a member of that team as anyone. Probably more than [Michael] Collins was."

From Le Cebolla, of course. Tip o' the spacesuit visor to BABLoggee Slither.

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