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Raja Ramanna, MGK Menon and Vikram Sarabhai were among the Indian stalwarts who greeted the astronaut trio of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. But also among the crowds was a thrilled Mumbaikar who gifted them lottery tickets. Find out why!

Often been described as one of India’s most eminent 'statesmen of science', ex-ISRO Chairman M G K Menon worked tirelessly for decades to develop a strong scientific programme in India. Here's his inspiring story.