Buzz Aldrin

About the Author

Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on January 20, 1930. After graduating from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point with a Bachelors of Science in mechanical engineering, he completed U.S. Air Force pilot training in 1952 and flew over 60 combat missions during the Korean War. show more He received a Doctorate of Science in Astronautics from MIT. In 1963 NASA selected him as an astronaut. He served as backup pilot of the Gemini IX and as pilot for Gemini XII in 1966. He was made backup command module pilot for Apollo VIII and lunar module pilot for Apollo XI, the most famous flight in space history, which landed on the moon July 20, 1969. Aldrin was the second man to walk on the moon; Neil Armstrong, the first man, beat Aldrin by just 15 minutes. He completed his Air Force career as commandant of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, retiring from the Air Force in 1972. Since then he has served as a consultant and has written several books including Reaching for the Moon, Look to the Stars, The Return, Encounter with Tiber, Men from Earth, and Return to Earth. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Image credit: Neil Armstrong (1969).

Works by Buzz Aldrin

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Encounter with Tiber (1996) 518 copies, 5 reviews

First on the Moon: A Voyage With Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. (1970) — Author — 424 copies, 7 reviews

Reaching for the Moon (2005) — Author — 380 copies, 18 reviews

Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon (2009) 340 copies, 12 reviews

The Return (2000) 244 copies, 6 reviews

Return to Earth (1973) 229 copies, 6 reviews

Men From Earth (1989) 212 copies, 3 reviews

Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration (2013) 204 copies, 8 reviews

Look to the Stars (2009) 185 copies, 7 reviews

No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon (2016) 150 copies, 3 reviews

Welcome to Mars: Making a Home on the Red Planet (2015) 114 copies, 6 reviews

To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure (2018) 18 copies, 1 review

Meine Reise zum Mond und zurück. Mein Apollo 11 Abenteuer: National Geographic KiDS (2019) 2 copies

Astronaut Training Manual : Space Voyagers Ultimate Saturn 5 Rocket (Buzz Aldrin Signature Series) 1 copy

Direct From the Moon (2009) 1 copy

Nasa Space 1 [VHS] (1993) 1 copy

Guinness World Records 2017: Ademas - Explora El Espacio Con Buzz Aldrin & Chris Hadfield: Paginas Exclusivas con… 1 copy

Return To Earth (1973) 1 copy

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Associated Works

A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts (1994) — Special foreword, some editions — 1,378 copies, 34 reviews

The Simpsons: Season 05 (2004) — Guest star — 139 copies, 1 review

In The Shadow of the Moon [2008 film] (2008) — Narrator — 58 copies, 1 review

Masters of Success: Proven Techniques for Achieving Success in Business and Life (2004) — Contributor — 37 copies

National Geographic The New Universe (National Geographic The New Universe) (2010) — Foreword — 15 copies

World Changing Ideas (2007) — Foreword — 5 copies, 1 review

Apollo: Missions to the Moon [2019 Documentary film] (2019) 1 copy

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Common Knowledge

Canonical name: Aldrin, Buzz
Other names: Aldrin, Edwin Eugene, Jr.
Birthdate: 1930-01-20
Gender: male
Nationality: USA
Birthplace: Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA
Places of residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
Satellite Beach, Florida, USA
The Moon
Education: United States Military Academy (BS ∙ Mechanical Engineering)
Montclair High School
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Occupations: pilot
astronaut
writer
Organizations: US Air Force
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Awards and honors: Presidential Medal of Freedom (1969 | Distinction)
Robert J. Collier Trophy (1969)
NASA Distinguished Service Medal (1970)
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (show all 7)
Congressional Gold Medal (2009)

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Look to the Stars by Buzz Aldrin

As one of a handful of astronauts to have walked on the moon, Buzz Aldrin has a unique perspective of space. And he serves as an amazing guide as he introduces us to the pioneers of space. From Copernicus to the Wright brothers, from the Apollo program to dreams of future travel, he reminds us that mankind has always looked to the stars.

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wichitafriendsschool | 6 other reviews | Nov 2, 2024 |

Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin tells the story of his life, describing his childhood, time in the military, and career as a pilot. Ends with his experience of being one of the first men on the moon.

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KristenRoper | 17 other reviews | May 16, 2024 |

No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who… by Buzz Aldrin

Rated: B
Buzz Aldrin is one of my true life heroes. He flew to the moon, walked on it, took some great pictures on it and return safely to earth with Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins. Each astronaut played a critical role. Buzz brought the first food and first drink ever to be taken on the moon's surface: a thimble full of wine and a wafer to celebrate communion. Wow! As his latest book written in his 80's, Dr. Aldrin offers a series of guiding principles for the reader to follow as he has throughout his life. Simple ideas. Good ideas backed with stories of how they have worked in his life. As I write this review, Buzz is now 94 -- just got married again.… (more)

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jmcdbooks | 2 other reviews | Apr 20, 2024 |

Reaching for the Moon by Buzz Aldrin

Biographical picture book of Buzz Aldrin, chronicling his career from West Point to the moon. Nicely illustrated with full color paintings. Back matter includes a timeline of flight and spaceflight.

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JoyfulMommy07 | 17 other reviews | Apr 3, 2024 |

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