Buzz Aldrin Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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Buzz Aldrin (Buzz Aldrin,Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.)

Last Updated: 09 Jan, 2024 | Views: 1014

Age: 94

Profession: Astronaut

Other Profession(s): Engineer, Fighter Pilot

Famous For: American former astronaut

Higher Education: Mechanical Engineering

Net Worth: $14 million

Buzz Aldrin Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
20 Jan, 1930 (94 Years 10 Months 15 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
New Jersey
Birth District
Essex
Birth Place
Glen Ridge
Birth Sign
Aquarius
Religion
Christianity
Nationalities
American

Buzz Aldrin Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography)

Buzz Aldrin is a former fighter pilot, astronaut, and engineer from the United States. As the 1966 Gemini 12 mission pilot, he made three shuttle missions, and as the pilot of the Lunar Module Eagle on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, he and mission commanding officer Neil Armstrong were the first two persons to land on the Moon. Aldrin was appointed as a member of NASA's Astronaut Group 3 after receiving a Doctor of Science degree in astronautics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, making him the first astronaut with a doctorate.

Career

In 1947 – Aldrin chose the United States Air Force, which had separated from the military.

In 1952 – He was appointed to the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing's 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron.

In 1963 – Aldrin was one of fourteen astronauts selected for NASA's Astronaut Group 3.

In 1966 – Gemini 12 was launched from Cape Canaveral's Launch Complex 19 with Aldrin and his crew.

In 2016 – He was a tourist visiting the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station in Antarctica when he became ill and had to be evacuated, first to McMurdo Station and then to Christchurch, New Zealand.

Achievements and Awards

•    In 1969 – He received the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) for his role as Apollo 11 lunar module pilot.

•    In 2006 – His highest honor, the General James E. Hill Lifetime Space Achievement Award, was presented to him by the Space Foundation.

•    In 2019 – His lifetime contribution to science communication won him the Stephen Hawking Medal for Lifetime Achievement at the Starmus Festival.

Unknown Facts

•    Aldrin was the first person to perform a religious ceremony on the Moon, though he kept it a secret. He received communion and perused the Bible.

•    By reaching the South Pole at 86, Aldrin became the oldest person to do so. He had already reached the North Pole in 1998.
 

Buzz Aldrin Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height:(Approx.)
In Centimeters 178 cm
In Meters 1.78 m
In Feet & Inches 5'10"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 71 kg
In Pounds 156 Ibs
Eye Colour
Blue
Hair Colour
Gray

Buzz Aldrin Family, Wife

Father's Name
Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr.
Mother's Name
Marion Aldrin
Spouse
Joan Ann Archer, Beverly Van Zile, Lois Driggs Cannon, Anca V Faur
Sister(s)
Fay Ann Aldrin, Madeleine Aldrin
Son(s)
Andrew Aldrin, James Aldrin
Daughter(s)
Janice Aldrin

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