Buzz Aldrin
Engineer & astronaut
Questions from the next generation
Students ask the Apollo 11 astronaut about his path to NASA, the lunar mission, and preparing for a life in space exploration.
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Finding a route to space
In this student-led conversation, Aldrin describes a career that developed through military flying, advanced study and the example of fellow astronaut Ed White. He discusses the support of his family and how public recognition changed the balance between opportunity and privacy.
Learning from Apollo
The questions turn to Apollo 11 and Aldrin's experience of being selected for the first lunar landing. For readers considering a similar career, he emphasizes following developments in exploration and building the skills required for different roles, from flying to research and clear communication.
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