By Ben Carroll Flick through the slides and learn something about Buzz Aldrin. Buzz Aldrin One small step for man, and one giant leap for man kind! “ We come in peace for all mankind ”

Why did I choose Buzz Aldrin for my person Well I choose Buzz Aldrin as my person because when I first started watching Lunar Jim (which was 4yrs ago. I was only 4 then) I ’ ve always been interested in being an astronaut and learning about famous astronauts.Well I choose Buzz Aldrin as my person because when I first started watching Lunar Jim (which was 4yrs ago. I was only 4 then) I ’ ve always been interested in being an astronaut and learning about famous astronauts.

When was Buzz Aldrin born? Buzz was born On the 20th of Jan 1930.Buzz was born On the 20th of Jan 1930.

Does Buzz have a brother/sister? Buzz has one baby sister called Fay AnnBuzz has one baby sister called Fay Ann

What was Buzz’s passion and his nemesis? Football is his passion.Football is his passion. Homework was his nemesis.Homework was his nemesis.

When was Buzz’s First time in an airplane/helicopter ? Buzz took his first flight at the age of two.Buzz took his first flight at the age of two. It was in an airplane.It was in an airplane. It was painted like an eagle.It was painted like an eagle. It was piloted by his father.It was piloted by his father.

NO!NO! His real name is Edwin.His real name is Edwin. Is ‘buzz’ Buzz’s real name?

Later on life…(1950,1952) In 1951, Aldrin graduated from the U.S Military Academy and became an Air Force Officer. During the Korean conflict, Buzz flied Sabre Jets in 66 combat missions and successfully shot down two MIG-15’s.

Still later on life…(1956,1960) Following the war, Buzz served a three- year Air Force assignment in Bitburg, Germany flying F-100’s in the 22 nd Squadron. served a three- year Air Force assignment in Bitburg, Germany flying F-100’s in the 22 nd Squadron. In 1950 Buzz was selected by NASA as one of the early astronauts. His orbital space rendezvous design earned him the nickname Dr Rendezvous

Also later on in life…(1989) Marking the 20 th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing, Buzz published Men From Earth a detailed and astonishing account of America’s race with the Soviets to the moon. The book ends with an epilogue “Venturing Outward”, which looks toward future space travel through the year 2009.

GEMINI 12 (1966) In November 1966, Buzz Aldrin established a new record for extra- vehicular activity (EVA) in space during Gemini 12 orbital flight mission. Buzz has logged 4,500 hours of flying time, 290 of which were in space, including 8 hours of EVA (extra-vehicular activity).

GEMINI 12 (1966) Buzz and Jim’s successful return concluded the Gemini 12 program and sets the foundation for Apollo.

APOLLO 8 (1966) Buzz is selected backup Command Module pilot (along with Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins) for Apollo 8, man ’ s first flight around the moon.

APOLLO 11 (1969) On July 20 th 1969, as part of the Apollo 11 mission, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon. This unprecedented endeavour was witnessed by the largest television audience in history.

APOLLO 11 MOONWALK (1969) Aldrin and Armstrong spent more than 21hrs on the Moon, including a moonwalk lasting two and a half hours. Everything was new to them. They kicked the soil to see how deep and dusty it was, tested different ways of moving around in the Moon ’ s weak gravitational field, took photographs and planted an American flag.

APOLLO 11 (1969) Left on the moon, a plaque reads: ” We came in peace for all mankind. ”

AFTER THEIR RETURN (1969) Upon returning from the moon, Buzz embarked on a good will tour. He was awarded the President Medal of Freedom, the highest honor amongst over 50 other distinguished medals from the US (United States) and numerous other countries

Buzz life book (1970) Buzz published a personal account of his life highlighting the different midlife and transitions that followed his historic trip to the moon.

Major Achivements 1 st man in the world with Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon1 st man in the world with Neil Armstrong to walk on the moon 2 nd man to set foot on the moon2 nd man to set foot on the moon

Marriage & Children Married on Valentines Day 1988Married on Valentines Day 1988 Married to Lois Driggs of Phoenix.Married to Lois Driggs of Phoenix. Has 6-Full grown childrenHas 6-Full grown children Has 1 grandchildHas 1 grandchild

How old is Buzz now? Buzz is 80yrs old next year and was 79 on Jan 20 th this year.Buzz is 80yrs old next year and was 79 on Jan 20 th this year.

Death Buzz is not dead yet.Buzz is not dead yet.

QUIZ

When was Buzz Aldrin born? a)Feb b)Jan c)Apr Does Buzz have a sister or a brother? a)sister Fay Ann b)brother Blake What year did the Apollo 11 leave to the moon? a)1967b)1645c)1969

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