Buzz Aldrin

January 10, 2024
Astronaut

Quick Facts

Buzz Aldrin
Full Name Buzz Aldrin
Occupation Astronaut
Date Of Birth Jan 20, 1930(1930-01-20)
Age 94
Birthplace Glen Ridge
Country United States
Birth City New Jersey
Horoscope Capricorn

Buzz Aldrin Biography

Name Buzz Aldrin
Birthday Jan 20
Birth Year 1930
Place Of Birth Glen Ridge
Home Town New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn
Spouse Lois Driggs Cannon , Beverly Van Zile , Joan Archer

Buzz Aldrin is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on January 20, 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. He was the second man to walk on the moon and the pilot for NASA’s Apollo 11 mission. He was part of the third astronaut group NASA ever selected. From 1963, when he was selected for the astronaut program, until 1971 when he retired.

He was the second person who walked on the moon.

With Joan Archer, he had three children. Later, he was married to Beverly Zile (and Lois Driggs Cannon).

Buzz Aldrin Net Worth

Net Worth $12 Million
Source Of Income Astronaut
House Living in own house.

Buzz Aldrin is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Buzz Aldrin 's net worth $12 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

His nickname is a mispronunciation of brother by his oldest sister. His mother’s maiden title was Moon, which is fitting.

He was an Air Force officer, and he also held a Command Pilot rating.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 10 in

Buzz Aldrin height 5 ft 10 in Buzz weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Buzz Aldrin Dating?

According to our records, Buzz Aldrin married to Lois Driggs Cannon , Beverly Van Zile , Joan Archer. As of December 1, 2023, Buzz Aldrin’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Buzz Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Buzz Aldrin celebrates birthday on January 20 of every year.

How many hours did Buzz Aldrin spend on the moon?

The entire EVA phase lasted more than two-and-a-half hours, ending at 111 hours, 39 minutes into the mission. Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21 hours, 36 minutes on the moon’s surface.

Why did Buzz Aldrin change his name?

He had it legally changed to Buzz in the early ’80s from his given name Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. The name “Buzz” evolved from his sister Fay Ann’s mispronunciation of the word “brother” which became “Buzzer.” By fate, or by coincidence, his mothers’ name was Marion Moon.

What happened Buzz Aldrin?

In March 1972 he retired from the air force to enter private business. In 1988 he legally changed his name to Buzz Aldrin. (“Buzz” was his lifelong nickname.) In 1998 he founded the ShareSpace Foundation, a nonprofit organization to promote the expansion of crewed space exploration.

How much did Buzz Aldrin get paid?

Buzz Aldrin’s Salary Aldrin also risked his life in the name of space exploration, and he earned a salary of $18,623. This included base pay, quarters, subsistence allowance and flight pay, according to the Boston Herald.

Is the flag still on the moon?

Images taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) have shown that the American flags left on the Moon by Apollo astronauts are still standing – except for the Apollo 11 mission, which Buzz Aldrin reported as being knocked over by engine exhaust as Apollo 11 lifted off.

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