| Full Name: | Edwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr. |
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| Birthdate: | January 20, 1930 - Glen Ridge, New Jersey |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering - United States Military Academy Master of Science in aeronautical engineering - Massachusetts Institute of Technology Doctor of Science in astronautics - Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Military Service: | Brigadier General, United States Air Force |
| Selection: | NASA Group 3 (1963) |
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| Gemini XII | Apollo 11 |
| - | CSM Columbia LM Eagle |
| November 11-15, 1966 | July 16-24, 1969 |
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| Buzz Aldrin flew 66 combat missions during the Korean War in F-86 Sabres. He was credited with shooting down two enemy MiG-15 fighter jets. |
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| Buzz Aldrin conducts an EVA during the Gemini XII mission |
Buzz Aldrin stands on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission |
Buzz Aldrin salutes the United States flag on the lunar surface during the Apollo 11 mission |
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| Click to Return to Mercury - ASTP Astronauts |