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
I wrote 'Reaching for the Moon' because I wanted to tell kids that all of us have a moon, a dream, that we can strive for. Even if you don't attain it, you can at least reach for it. Buzz Aldrin attaindreamkid Change image and share on social
I really hate to be put in the position of trying to justify something, a decision that was made. I'm a military guy: when a decision is made, I go along with it, whatever the manufactured controversy and criticism. Buzz Aldrin controversycriticismdecision share on social
I've led a life of such structured discipline and always had a goal in mind of knowing what I was doing, from West Point to the Air Force combat, MIT, looking for new things to study and get involved in. And then I got into the space program, and how disciplined can you get? Buzz Aldrin aircombatdiscipline share on social
We can't start over and develop a Saturn 5-type vehicle from scratch. Buzz Aldrin developsaturnscratch Change image and share on social
I think it's inevitable that there will be Earthlings establishing a presence on Mars. And I would say that it would certainly take place by 2050 or shortly thereafter. Buzz Aldrin earthlingestablishinevitable Change image and share on social
A mind concerned about danger is a clouded mind. It's paralyzing. Buzz Aldrin cloudconcerndanger Change image and share on social
Being first outside the spacecraft would bring much more responsibility, and I really wasn't looking for that. Buzz Aldrin bringresponsibilityspacecraft Change image and share on social
Going back to the moon is not visionary in restoring space leadership for America. Like its Apollo predecessor, it will prove to be a dead end littered with broken spacecraft, broken dreams and broken policies. Buzz Aldrin americaapolloback share on social
America's can-do spirit cast a warm glow across nations and cultures, generating more goodwill and support for our country's ideals and causes than had otherwise been possible. Buzz Aldrin americacastcountry Change image and share on social
