Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who first set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing of Apollo 11-- and as an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landings -- Aldrin has a vision, and in this book he plots out the path he proposes, taking humans to Mars by 2035.

"Half a century after he became one of the first men to walk on the moon, Buzz Aldrin speaks from the heart--to those who remember that historic moment and to the younger generations who respect him as an American hero. Using personal anecdotes told with humor and sincerity, Buzz shares 13 rules to live by ... With something for everyone--whether you're entering the workforce, embarking on a new career, or entering a new phase of life--these are compelling...

The Apollo 11 astronaut invites young people to evaluate Mars as a potential planet for human colonization, and describes what Mars residents might experience while traveling to and living on the Red Planet.

The Return is a tale about the kind of space adventure that could happen today--and that will happen tomorrow. As told by Buzz Aldrin, who's been there...and who's already helped change the world. Former astronaut Scott Blackstone's dream of opening outer space to visits from everyday people is under attack. His pilot program has been marred by a fatal accident, he's out of a job, and he's being sued for a billions dollars. And it's beginning to...

All of the necessary technologies required to reach the Moon was first tested during Project Gemini, which comprised of ten missions in the mid-1960s.

On July 20, 1969, Apollo commander Neil Armstrong stepped out of the lunar module and made a giant leap for mankind - one of the most remarkable feats in human history. This 45 minute documentary on the Apollo 11 landing celebrates his historic event.

Beloved American hero and astronaut Buzz Aldrin reflects on the wisdom, guiding principles, and irreverent anecdotes he's gathered-both in outer space and on earth-through his event-filled life, in this inspiring guide-to-life for the next generation. Everywhere he goes, crowds gather to meet Buzz Aldrin. He is a world-class hero, a larger-than-life figurehead, best known of a generation of astronauts whose achievements surged in just a few years...

A young housefly and his two friends decide to jet into outer space. In their homemade space suits, they take a wild ride aboard Apollo 11 all the way to the moon.

The Civil War rages. The formidable Confederate army cannot match the Union's mastery of technology; railroads, supply lines and the telegram become new weapons in a modern war.

The attack on Pearl Harbor brings America into World War. The war effort revitalizes the nation's economy. American innovation and manufacturing might invigorate the Allies in Europe and in the Pacific.