Buzz Aldrin

Dr. Buzz Aldrin served as lunar module pilot for Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing mission. He is the author of eight books, including his New York Times best selling autobiography Magnificent Desolation. His newest book, Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration, was published in 2013. As one of the leading space exploration advocates, Buzz continues to chart a course for future space travel. He is an unpaid advisory board member for XCOR Space Expeditions.

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Buzz Aldrin: The Sky Is Not the Limit

‘So I kicked up some dust on the Moon. Big deal’

By Buzz Aldrin

My First Experiment on the Moon Was a Failure

'My failures have led to my successes,' the astronaut writes in his new memoir

By Buzz Aldrin

‘Planet 9’ Proves How Important Space Exploration Is

'A potential new planet offers great satisfaction for those of us who look for things out there'

By Buzz Aldrin

Water on Mars Is Another Small Step for Humankind

This week's discovery brings us closer to settling the Red Planet

By Buzz Aldrin

We Need More Handshakes in Space

The 40th anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz project is a reminder of the power of international cooperation in space

By Buzz Aldrin

SpaceX Failure Shows We Need More Commercial Space Travel — Not Less

When the interests of the private sector are aligned with NASA’s mission to explore space, America wins

By Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin: Why the U.S. Should Partner with China in Space

Working together on the International Space Station would benefit us all

By Buzz Aldrin

Pioneers Will Always Pave the Way With Sacrifices

That first human landing on the moon—a small step for mankind—was about taking risks to reap great rewards. Today, more steps are needed

By Buzz Aldrin

It's Time to Put a Man on Mars

On the 45th anniversary of the moon landing, the U.S. should decide on the necessary steps to explore Mars with the eventual goal of establishing a manned settlement there.

By Buzz Aldrin
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