Edwin Aldrin
American astronaut (born 1930)
1930 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American astronaut (born 1930)
Born
January 20, 1930
Age
~96 years
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
astronaut, businessperson, engineer
United StatesBorn in Mountainside Medical Center
1930
Born in Mountainside Medical Center (1930-01-20)
1966
AwardNASA Exceptional Service Medal
1969
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
1969
AwardCullum Geographical Medal
1969
AwardOrder of Culture
1970
AwardHubbard Medal
About
Buzz Aldrin is an American former astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. He was the second person to walk on the Moon after mission commander Neil Armstrong. He made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 Gemini 12 mission, and was the Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 mission. Following the deaths of Armstrong in 2012 and pilot Michael Collins in 2021, he is the last surviving Apollo 11 crew member. Following Jim Lovell's death in 2025, Aldrin became the oldest living astronaut.
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Who is Edwin Aldrin?+
Buzz Aldrin is an American former astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. He was the second person to walk on the Moon after mission commander Neil Armstrong. He made three spacewalks as pilot of the 1966 Gemini 12 mission, and was the Lunar Module Eagle pilot on the 1969 Apollo 11 miss
What does the name Edwin mean?+
The name Edwin means "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Edwin Aldrin born?+
Edwin Aldrin was born on January 20, 1930.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).
The name Edwin is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Old English.. Etymology: Ēadwine, from *Audawini, from *Audawiniz. Akin to Auðun, Auðunn, Otwin, Audun, and the Lombard king's name Audoin (Ouen).". It is traditionally a male name.
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Edwin — January 20, 1930
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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