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The Russians say that drilling down to a 20 million-year-old lake in Antarctica, more than two miles beneath the surface, is the equivalent of putting an astronaut on the moon. If that's the case, this satellite photo from DigitalGlobe is the...
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 07: Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin (L) and Michelle Sucillon attend the 50th anniversary celebration for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at The Beverly Hilton hotel on January 7, 2012 in Beverly Hills, California. View Photo »
In this one moment, the world came together in peace for all mankind
Missions to explore Mars may feel the brunt of those cuts, according to reports. We’ve looked at the space program and its future several times: This program focused on one Mars expedition, while this hour focused on NASAs future. We spoke with...
"I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises."
Aldrin on the Moon in 1969 QUESTION: Over the last 10 years I have collected signed photographs of the 12 astronuats who have walked on the Moon. All apart from Neil Armstrong are in their space suits. Every photograph is in superb condition and I was...
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin (L) and Michelle Sucillon (R) pose at the benefit gala for the 50th anniversary of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Beverly Hills, California, January 7, 2012. View Photo »
Buzz Aldrin: first moonwalker after Tintin
S66-62926_G12-S Major Aldrin's helmet, open hatch, Blue Maurer Camera Gemini XII was the final mission before the start of the Apollo program, so Jim Lovell and Buzz Aldrin had to get everything exactly right to make sure that NASA was ready to head to...
NASA received its second highest number of astronaut applications between November 15, 2011 and January 27, with 6,300 individuals applying. “This is a great time to join the NASA family,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement. “Our...
Buzz Aldrin (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr. , January 20, 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey) is an American aviator and astronaut, who was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. He was, along with Mission Commander Neil Armstrong, the first person to land on the Moon, and shortly afterwards became the second person to set foot... Full Article
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin (L) and Michelle Sucillon (R) pose at the benefit gala for the 50th anniversary of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Beverly Hills, California, January 7, 2012.
View Photo »Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin smiles as he walks along the sidelines at the start of the NFL football game between Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Rams on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011 in Pittsburgh.
View Photo »Astronaut Buzz Aldrin speaks after being inducted during the 2011 California Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Sacramento, California December 8, 2011. Photo taken December 8, 2011.
View Photo »Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is introduced during the 2011 California Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Sacramento, California December 8, 2011. Photo taken December 8, 2011.
View Photo »U.S. astronauts Michael Collins (L), Neil Armstrong (5th L), John Glenn (4th R) and Buzz Aldrin (R) receive the Congressional Gold Medal from congressional leaders at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, November 16, 2011. Also pictured are Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) (2nd...
View Photo »U.S. astronauts John Glenn (C) and Buzz Aldrin (R) are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal with fellow astronauts Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins (not pictured) at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, November 16, 2011.
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: (L-R) Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), astronaut and former U.S. Senator John Glenn (D-OH), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison participate in the Congressional Gold Medal...
View Photo »WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (L) and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX ) (R) pose for photographs after presenting Apollo 11 Astronaut Buzz Aldrin after presenting him with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in the Rotunda of...
View Photo »Astronauts John Glenn (L) and Buzz Aldrin stand at the start of the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol November 16, 2011 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »Astronauts John Glenn(L) and Buzz Aldrin make their way from the stage after the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol November 16, 2011 in Washington, DC.
View Photo »US astronaut Buzz Aldrin poses after he was presented with the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in the Rotunda of the Capitol on November 16, 2011 in Washington.
View Photo »U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong (L, obscured), John Glenn (3rd R) and Buzz Aldrin (R) are awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd L), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (3rd L, obscured) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (2nd R)...
View Photo »Astronauts John Glenn, left, and Buzz Aldrin take part in a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011, where they were presented with Congressional Gold Medals.
View Photo »Former US Astronaut Buzz Aldrin presents Sir Richard Branson with a plaque from Virgin Galactic's London offices during a ceremony inside the hangar facility at Spaceport America, northeast of Truth Or Consequences, on October 17, 2011 in New Mexico. Branson was on hand to host guests...
View Photo »Former US Astronaut Buzz Aldrin waves to the crowd at Spaceport America, northeast of Truth Or Consequences, on October 17, 2011 in New Mexico. Sir Richard Branson was on hand to host guests and media at the Keys To A New Dawn event, for the dedication of Virgin Galactic's new home at...
View Photo »Buzz Aldrin, former astronaut, center, and Richard Garriott, first second-generation space traveler, right, talk about space exploration outside the Space Needle on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Seattle as Ron Sevart, CEO of the Space Needle, left, listens in. Aldrin and Garriott were at...
View Photo »Buzz Aldrin, former astronaut, center, and Richard Garriott, first second-generation space traveler, right, talk about space exploration outside the Space Needle on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Seattle, as Ron Sevart, CEO of Space Needle listens. Aldrin and Garriott were at the Space...
View Photo »Ron Sevart, CEO of Space Needle, left, and Buzz Aldrin, former astronaut, walk outside the Space Needle on Sunday, July 31, 2011, in Seattle. Aldrin was at the Space Needle to help promote a contest sponsored by the Needle to celebrate its 50th anniversary by sending a member of the...
View Photo »Cast member Buzz Aldrin arrives for the premiere of "Transformers: Dark of The Moon" in Times Square in New York June 28, 2011.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 28: Carrie Keagan interviews Buzz Aldrin at the 'Transformers: Dark Side Of The Moon' premiere in Times Square on June 28, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 28: Shia LaBeouf and Buzz Aldrin attend the New York premiere of 'Transformers: Dark Side Of The Moon' in Times Square on June 28, 2011 in New York City.
View Photo »A picture shows an autograph reading 'Buzz Aldrin : first moonwalker after Tintin' on an album of 'the Adventures of Tintin' on November 24, 2011 at the Artcurial auction house in Paris. Sculptures, drawing, comics and objects from the Tintin world are presented two days before the...
View Photo »Nancy Sinatra, left, and Southside Johnny sing as astronaut Buzz Aldrin, right, looks on during the New Jersey Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , Sunday, June 5, 2011.
View Photo »Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and of Susan Hendricks of CNN open the evening for the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , Sunday, June 5, 2011.
View Photo »Astronaut Buzz Aldrin walks the red carpet before the start of the N.J. Hall of Fame induction ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, N.J. , Sunday, June 5, 2011.
View Photo »Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin (L) and Michelle Sucillon (R) pose at the benefit gala for the 50th anniversary of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Beverly Hills, California, January 7, 2012.
View Photo »In this one moment, the world came together in peace for all mankind
Buzz Aldrin: first moonwalker after Tintin
I imagine that a large part of our government doesn’t want our ‘tranquility spot’ where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed to be disturbed ... This place is like a national park to Americans. I’m sure there would be a rise of nationalism if the Chinese started claiming it.
I've only seen Buzz Aldrin kicking around the moon once and he seems to be loaded!
