About

He was born on January 20, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey. Aldrin attended the United States Military Academy and later joined the Air Force where he flew fighter jets in the Korean War. After completing his military service, Aldrin earned a doctorate in astronautics from MIT and was eventually selected as one of the astronauts for NASA's Apollo program. Aldrin made history on July 20, 1969, when he and Neil Armstrong became the first two human beings to set foot on the Moon's surface. Their mission was a significant achievement for the United States and a moment that captivated the world. Aldrin spent over two hours outside the lunar module, conducting experiments and collecting samples, before rejoining Armstrong and returning to Earth. Following the Moon landing, Aldrin pursued a career in academia, wrote several books, and became an advocate for space exploration and future manned missions to Mars. He has been involved in various aerospace ventures and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. In recent years, Aldrin has also been active on social media and frequently engages with the public to promote space exploration and scientific literacy. Now in his 90s, Aldrin continues to be a prominent figure in the field of space exploration and his contributions to human spaceflight are regarded as significant and inspiring.