You might not know it, but Buzz Aldrin was rejected the first time he applied to NASA’s astronaut program. He’d try again -- and make it -- but only to a backup crew. It took a freak accident to make room for him on Gemini...
We've lost an icon and a pioneer. But we can follow his example all the way to Mars. ...
For the first time since being hospitalized after his trip to the South Pole, famed former astronaut Buzz Aldrin spoke in an exclusive interview with TODAY's Al Roker about his recovery from altitude sickness and his thoughts on losing friend and fellow space icon John...
Dec. 10, 2016 — The United States Mint will recognize the 50th anniversary of the historic first moon landing in 2019 by striking domed coins bearing an iconic image from the Apollo 11 mission. The Senate late on Friday (Dec. 9) passed the legislation for the...
If it wasn't obvious from his choice of shirt, Buzz Aldrin really thinks mankind should make its way to Mars. SEE IT: Buzz Aldrin Snapped the Universe's First 'Space Selfie' The famed astronaut has always been eager to see the space program extend its reach to the...