Janet Armstrong was the first wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Born on April 17, 1937, she played a significant role in supporting her husband's career and managing their family life while he pursued his dreams in space exploration. Throughout their marriage, Janet faced the challenges of being married to a public figure, including the pressures of media attention and the demands of his profession. The couple had three children together: Eric, Karen, and Mark. Janet and Neil divorced in 1994, but she remained a prominent figure in discussions about the impact of space travel on families.