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Buzz Aldrin: The Second Man on the Moon

Early Life and Career

Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr., known as Buzz Aldrin, was born on January 20, 1930, in Montclair, New Jersey. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as a fighter pilot in the Korean War. Aldrin's engineering skills and military experience made him an ideal candidate for NASA's astronaut program.

Apollo 11 and the Moonwalk

In 1963, Aldrin was selected for NASA's third astronaut class and went on to participate in the historic Apollo 11 mission. On July 20, 1969, Aldrin and Neil Armstrong became the first humans to walk on the moon. Aldrin's iconic footprint remains etched in lunar soil, a testament to his pioneering spirit and the power of human exploration.

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