Buzz Aldrin: See Photos Of The Famed Astronaut

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Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin — Edwin Eugene Aldrin (better known by his nickname Buzz Aldrin) is one of the most famous astronauts of all time. Along with Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, Buzz was a part of the three-man crew for the Apollo 11 space mission, which was the first time that someone reached the moon. After Neil, Buzz was the second person to walk on the moon for the famed 1969 mission.

After he returned from space, Buzz earned a doctoral degree in aeronautics from MIT. Despite being a celebrity and hero after the mission, Buzz was very open about struggles with alcohol abuse and depression in his memoirs published after the moon landing, with one of his most recent being 2009’s ‘Magnificent Desolation.’ He has been sober since 1978.

Besides his contributions to science, Buzz has also become a pop culture figure, appearing in TV shows like ’30 Rock’ and ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

Scroll through our gallery to check out photos of Buzz Aldrin through the years.

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Buzz Aldrin & Anca Faur At Kennedy Space Center

Buzz Aldrin & Anca Faur At Kennedy Space Center — Buzz Aldrin holds hands with his then-girlfriend Anca Faur at the Kennedy Space Center in July 2019. Buzz and Anca later got married on his 93rd birthday in January 2023.

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Buzz Aldrin In Veteran’s Day Parade

Buzz Aldrin In Veteran’s Day Parade — Buzz Aldrin waves to fans during a 2017 Veteran’s Day parade. He was honored as the grand marshall in the parade.

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Buzz Aldrin Throws The First Pitch At Dodgers Game

Buzz Aldrin Throws The First Pitch At Dodgers Game — Buzz Aldrin celebrated America’s favorite pastime while throwing out the first pitch at a Los Angeles Dodgers game. Despite being born in New Jersey, Buzz has lived in Los Angeles for many years.

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Buzz Aldrin & Ex-Wife Lois At ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ Screening

Buzz Aldrin & Ex-Wife Lois At ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ Screening — Buzz Aldrin and his then-wife Lois smiled at special screening of the animated film ‘Fly Me To The Moon’ in October 2008. Buzz sported a jacket with his special Apollo 11 patch for the event.

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Buzz Aldrin On The Moon

Buzz Aldrin On The Moon — Images of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong on the moon have become some of the most iconic photos of all time. Buzz is seen in his spacesuit on the surface during the 1969 mission.

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