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Buzz Aldrin
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Colonel Buzz Aldrin, Sc.D (born January 20, 1930 as Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.) is an American pilot and astronaut who was the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 11, the first lunar landing. He became the second person to set foot on the Moon (after Mission Commander Neil Armstrong). He was given the nickname "Buzz" by his sister—she mispronounced "brother" as "buzzer", and this was shortened to Buzz—and he made it his legal first name in 1988.
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 VISOR - 8x10 & 16x20 The most popular photo to come from Apollo, Buzz Aldrin pauses in a small crater, while Neil Armstrong snaps this picture from his chest ...more BUZZ ALDRIN'S "VISOR"The most popular photo to come from Apollo, Buzz Aldrin pauses in a small crater, while Neil Armstrong snaps this picture from his chest-mounted Hasselblad camera. The first moonwalkers shared a single camera, and Neil took most all the pictures. Only one, dark still photo shows Neil Armstrong on the moon. Armstrong and the Lunar Module are reflected in Aldrin's visor. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 FLAG - 8x10 & 16x20 Buzz Aldrin is seen in this Neil Armstrong photo saluting the first lunar flag at Tranqullity Base, July 20, 1969. The flag, although ...more BUZZ ALDRIN WITH FLAGBuzz Aldrin is seen in this Neil Armstrong photo saluting the first lunar flag at Tranqullity Base, July 20, 1969. The flag, although held straight by a horizontal crossbar, it is still crumpled from cold, 'hard vacuum' stowage in a lander compartment. The remarkable and reliable lunar lander itself is at left. Signed boldly in silver ink. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 PORTRAIT - 8x10 The official Apollo 11 NASA White space suit (WSS) portrait of Buzz Aldrin. Wearing his moonwalking suit. Buzz has boldly signed in blue ...more |
 LADDER - 8x10 Buzz Aldrin slowly descends the LM ladder from the "front porch" on July 20, 1969 for his first step onto the moon. Photographer Neil Armstrong adm ...more BUZZ ALDRIN ON LADDERBuzz Aldrin slowly descends the LM ladder from the "front porch" on July 20, 1969 for his first step onto the moon. Photographer Neil Armstrong admonishes him NOT to 'lock the door' on his way out. Aldrin signs in bold gold pen. Printed on Fuji Crystal Archive paper, as are all our photos. The finest for color and longevity. Only available in 8"x10"
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 MOONPRINT - 8x10 & 16x20 Aldrin was fascinated by the weird, crusty-powdery lunar soil, took this famous shot of his own footprint, removing his chest-mounted ca ...more BUZZ ALDRIN'S MOONPRINTAldrin was fascinated by the weird, crusty-powdery lunar soil, took this famous shot of his own footprint, removing his chest-mounted camera to point it straight down. He adds "July 20, 1969." This footprint, along with those of the 11 other moonwalkers, will remain undisturbed for eons to come, on the airless moon. 8"x10" or 16"x20"
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 ASCENT 8x10 The Apollo 11 LM "Eagle" ascent stage containing Armstrong and Aldrin, after their historic first moon landing, positions itself for rendezv ...more BUZZ ALDRIN - ASCENTThe Apollo 11 LM "Eagle" ascent stage containing Armstrong and Aldrin, after their historic first moon landing, positions itself for rendezvous with the orbiting Command Module "Columbia" containing Mike Collins. Photo by Collins. After rendezvous and docking, the LM was emptied of important cargo (moon rocks, etc.) and then jettisoned for a crash landing on the moon. The seismic experiments left on the lunar surface recorded the impact. Available in 8x10 Only.
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 MAGNIFICENT DESOLATION Panorama This is an exclusive Novaspace item. We assembled this 8x20 panorama from four shots taken by Buzz Aldrin of the virgin lunar surface. Note the lac ...more BUZZ ALDRIN-MAGNIFICENT DESOLATIONThis is an exclusive Novaspace item. We assembled this 8x20 panorama from four shots taken by Buzz Aldrin of the virgin lunar surface. Note the lack of footprints. The panorama covers about 150 degrees, and is crisp, detailed and seamless. Buzz signed in silver, adding his famous first words "Magnificent Desolation." ARCHIVALLY FRAMED
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Buzz Aldrin was selected as part of the third group of NASA astronauts in October 1963. His serious and intellectual manner proved invaluable during the planning of the Gemini missions but he was not in line for a flight. The deaths of the prime crew for Gemini 9 meant that Aldrin was promoted to back-up crew for the mission. Gemini 9A's main objective was to rendezvous and dock with a target vehicle but when this failed Aldrin improvised an effective exercise for the craft to rendezvous with a co-ordinate in space. He was confirmed as pilot on Gemini 12, the last Gemini mission and the last chance to prove methods for EVA. He utilized revolutionary techniques during training for that mission, including neutrally-buoyant underwater training. Such techniques are still used today. Aldrin set a record for extra-vehicular activity and proved that astronauts could work outside the spacecraft. It was because of this that Deke Slayton credited Aldrin with 'saving the space program'.
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"On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong landed their Lunar Module on the moon's Sea of Tranquility and became the first two humans to walk on the moon. This unprecedented heroic endeavor was witnessed by the largest worldwide television audience in history. He was presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor amongst over 50 other distinguished awards and medals from the United States and numerous other countries."
--Source: BuzzAldrin.com
