It was designed to have an impact on the stalemate over Mutually Assured Destruction with the Soviet Union. Us reaching the moon convinced Gorbachev and other leaders that the Soviet Union couldn't compete with the U.S., so they revised their agenda. But people have short memories.
The much-hyped Ares 1-X was much ado about nothing. - Buzz Aldrin
The much-hyped Ares 1-X was much ado about nothing.
- Buzz Aldrin
The final frontier may be human relationships, one person to another. - Buzz Aldrin
The final frontier may be human relationships, one person to another.
Some things just can't be described. And stepping onto the moon was one of them. - Buzz Aldrin
Some things just can't be described. And stepping onto the moon was one of them.
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. I am the first man to piss his pants on the moon. - Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. I am the first man to piss his pants on the moon.
Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond. - Buzz Aldrin
Exploration is wired into our brains. If we can see the horizon, we want to know what's beyond.
Timing has always been a key element in my life. I have been blessed to have been in the right place at the right time. - Buzz Aldrin
Timing has always been a key element in my life. I have been blessed to have been in the right place at the right time.
If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger. - Buzz Aldrin
If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger.
I think humans will reach Mars, and I would like to see it happen in my lifetime. - Buzz Aldrin
I think humans will reach Mars, and I would like to see it happen in my lifetime.
Knowledge of the past and an optimistic view of the present give you great opportunities. - Buzz Aldrin
Knowledge of the past and an optimistic view of the present give you great opportunities.
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