Buzz Aldrin – amateur boxer, amateur dancer, inspiration for the Buzz Lightyear character and most importantly the world’s most famous astronaut — is nothing if not opinionated. I recently had the chance to speak with Aldrin, 83, as part of a promotion for his new book,...
NPR's Neal Conan reads from listener comments on previous show topics, including postcards from New Orleans and our talk with astronaut Buzz Aldrin....
SAN DIEGO — Astronaut Buzz Aldrin will meet with fans at the San Diego Air & Space Museum today. Aldrin will sign copies of his new book, “Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration,” along with co-author Leonard David, according to museum staff. The...
Nearly 44 years ago, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong alit upon the moon. Throughout the world, the feat of Apollo 11, which included astronaut Michael Collins, has been acknowledged, recognized and honored. Buzz Aldrin is touring the United States on behalf of his book, "Mission to...
Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration by Buzz Aldrin with Leonard David National Geographic, 2013 hardcover, 272 pp., illus. ISBN 978-1-4262-1017-4 US$26.00 Buzz Aldrin earned his place in the history books nearly 44 years ago by landing on the Moon with Neil Armstrong, becoming...