Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., better known as Buzz Aldrin, is an American astronaut and engineer who was the second person to walk on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 11 mission in 1969. A trained fighter pilot, he earned a doctorate in science from MIT before joining NASA. Aldrin's historical moonwalk followed Neil Armstrong’s first step, symbolizing human exploration and achievement. After his NASA career, he promoted space science and exploration efforts. Aldrin is regarded as a pioneering figure in space history, emphasizing the importance of human presence beyond Earth for advancing knowledge and technology.