Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.

Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr.

astronaut United States

Legendary astronaut Buzz Aldrin, who was born on January 20, 1930, is best known for his role as the lunar module pilot on the historic Apollo 11 mission, which marked the first time humans set foot on the Moon. On July 20, 1969, Aldrin followed Neil Armstrong onto the lunar surface, making them the first and second humans to walk on the Moon. Aldrin's contributions to space exploration extend beyond Apollo 11; he has been an advocate for human spaceflight and has published several books about his experiences and visions for the future of space exploration. As of 2023, he continues to inspire generations with his reflections on the Apollo mission and its significance in history. Recently, Aldrin shared a heartfelt message on the 55th anniversary of Apollo 11, celebrating the monumental achievement and the teamwork that made it possible.

Born on Jan 20, 1930 (95 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
102,319
Power
6,491$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 9.00 0.03% +0% 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
Totals 1 331,002,651 102,319 $21,000,000 6,491$
Interactive World Map

Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Legendary astronaut Edwin Eugene 'Buzz' Aldrin Jr. shared a heartfelt message on the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. 9

Fox News: Buzz Aldrin reflects on historic Apollo 11 moon landing anniversary