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...
Following our first "small step for man" with the Apollo 11 landing on the moon on July 20, 1969, there was an expectation that mankind was embarking on our ultimate journey—the expansion of humanity into the cosmos. Unfortunately, more than 43 years since that remarkable event,...
Remembering Neil Armstrong Consummate test pilot, extraordinary leader, quiet advocate for space exploration. By Buzz Aldrin As America pays tribute to Neil Armstrong in a memorial service Thursday at the National Cathedral in Washington, I would like to reflect on the life and legacy of this great space-exploration...
George Whitesides, president and CEO of Virgin Galactic -- the pioneering U.S.-based space tourism company -- made a thought-provoking statement recently that does a great job of crystallizing just how far we have come in space travel and exploration. Said Whitesides: "It's important for children today...