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Aldrin was the [[wikipedia:Lunar Module|Lunar Module]] pilot on the [[wikipedia:Apollo 11|''Apollo 11'']], the first manned space space mission to land on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Aldrin became the second man on the moon, immediately following mission commander [[wikipedia:Neil Armstrong|Neil Armstrong]]. | Aldrin was the [[wikipedia:Lunar Module|Lunar Module]] pilot on the [[wikipedia:Apollo 11|''Apollo 11'']], the first manned space space mission to land on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Aldrin became the second man on the moon, immediately following mission commander [[wikipedia:Neil Armstrong|Neil Armstrong]]. | ||
| − | Aldrin is a veteran of the [[wikipedia:United States Air Force|United States Air Force]], serving from 1951 to 1972. After retiring from the Air Force, Aldrin continued to work with [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA]] in an advisory capacity. He is also an author, having published two autobiographies: ''Return to Earth'' in 1973 and ''Magnificent Desolation'' in 2009. | + | [[File:BuzzAldrin-2009.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Buzz Aldrin in 2009.]]Aldrin is a veteran of the [[wikipedia:United States Air Force|United States Air Force]], serving from 1951 to 1972. After retiring from the Air Force, Aldrin continued to work with [[wikipedia:NASA|NASA]] in an advisory capacity. He is also an author, having published two autobiographies: ''Return to Earth'' in 1973 and ''Magnificent Desolation'' in 2009. |
Aldrin acquired his nickname "Buzz" in childhood. He made it his legal first name in 1988. | Aldrin acquired his nickname "Buzz" in childhood. He made it his legal first name in 1988. | ||
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- This article is about Buzz Aldrin the astronaut and guest voice actor. For the character, please see Buzz Aldrin (character).
Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin, Jr. is an astronaut whose claim to fame is being the second man on the moon.
Aldrin was the Lunar Module pilot on the Apollo 11, the first manned space space mission to land on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Aldrin became the second man on the moon, immediately following mission commander Neil Armstrong.
File:BuzzAldrin-2009.jpg
Buzz Aldrin in 2009.
Aldrin acquired his nickname "Buzz" in childhood. He made it his legal first name in 1988.
On The Simpsons, Aldrin appeared as himself in the episode "Deep Space Homer," flying on the space shuttle along with Homer Simpson and astronaut Race Banyon.
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