There were about six years when there was not one American who went into space. We shouldn't do that again. Buzz Aldrin americanspaceyear Change image and share on social
Retain the vision for space exploration. If we turn our backs on the vision again, we're going to have to live in a secondary position in human space flight for the rest of the century. Buzz Aldrin backcenturyexploration Change image and share on social
Just as Mars - a desert planet - gives us insights into global climate change on Earth, the promise awaits for bringing back to life portions of the Red Planet through the application of Earth Science to its similar chemistry, possibly reawakening its life-bearing potential. Buzz Aldrin applicationawaitback share on social
Mars has been flown by, orbited, smacked into, radar inspected, and rocketed onto, as well as bounced upon, rolled over, shoveled, drilled into, baked, and even laser blasted. Buzz Aldrin bakeblastbounce Change image and share on social
Us reaching the moon convinced Gorbachev and other leaders that the Soviet Union couldn't compete with the U.S., so they revised their agenda. But people have short memories. Buzz Aldrin agendumcompeteconvince Change image and share on social
For the future, primarily, we must educate people in science, engineering, technology and math. Buzz Aldrin educateengineerfuture Change image and share on social
I don't think we're going to build a 50-person spacecraft or a 100-person spacecraft. Buzz Aldrin buildpersonspacecraft Change image and share on social
I realize that my life is not the common ordinary person. Buzz Aldrin commonlifeordinary Change image and share on social
By venturing into space, we improve life for everyone here on Earth - scientific advances and innovations that come from this kind of research create products we use in our daily lives. Buzz Aldrin advancecreatedaily Change image and share on social
Maybe it was the challenge of flight, the opportunity to fly, the competition of summer camp and the inspiration and discipline of West Point. I think all of those things helped me to develop a dedication and inspired me to get ahead. Buzz Aldrin aheadcampchallenge share on social