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
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
My father's an early aviator, and my first flight was with him at age two. Now, despite the fact that I got sick on the flight, I still enjoyed it, I believe. Buzz Aldrin ageaviatorearly 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
As we begin to have landings on the moon, we can alternate those with vertical launch of similar crew modules on similar launch vehicles for vertical-launch tourism in space, if you want to call it that... adventure travel. Buzz Aldrin adventurealternatebegin 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
