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Buzz Aldrin

Buzz Aldrin (1930) has flown to space twice, spending 12.1 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: Gemini 12, 1966.

United States2 spaceflights12.1 days in space

Spaceflights

Nov 11, 1966
Gemini 12Titan II GLV · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Jul 16, 1969
Apollo 11Saturn V · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1930
Occupation
air force officer, fighter pilot, astronaut, autobiographer
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group
World Cup Golden Boot
Military branch
United States Air Force
Rank
colonel

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
12.08 days
First flight
November 11, 1966
Latest flight
Apollo 11
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology; United States Military Academy; Severn School; Montclair High School
Awards (Wikidata)
26: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Order of Culture…

Source: Wikidata Q2252 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.