Making good on a promise to make a personal appearance at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, Apollo astronaut, author (and Dancing with the Stars contestant) Buzz Aldrin spent an evening with VIP supporters, museum members and “teacher flight envoys. ”
Aldrin returned to Denver Saturday, May 24 as part of a book tour and to receive an award for his continuing contributions to space flight and exploration.
Aldrin, his son, Andy, and co-author Leonard David shared insights from Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration and the legendary Apollo 11 moon landing made 45 years ago on July 21, 1969. On that day, Aldrin became the 2nd man–after mission commander Neil Armstrong– to set foot on the moon. Following the discussion, Buzz answered questions from the audience including one from a young student who asked if he was ever afraid that the spacecraft ‘would blow up’? Not really, but “if it had, that would have been Neil’s fault,” he joked.
Unbeknownst to many in the audience, retired USAF Col. Aldrin is also a rap singer. Yes, really. In 2009, Aldrin (aka, “Doc Rendezvous”) teamed up with Snoop Dogg, Quincy Jones, Talib Kweli, and Soulja Boy to produce a rap single and video called “Rocket Experience.“ Proceeds from video and music sales benefit Aldrin’s ShareSpace Foundation.
The mission of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is to educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
For more information regarding programs, educational opportunities, and events visit the website at www.wingsmuseum.org.
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- Caden, Caitlin and Michele Kilgore
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- Aldrin graces jacket of his book: Mission to Mars
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- Program guides welcome guest to Aldrin event
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- Tony Bornheim and Max Barber at sales table
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- Alan Castillo and mom, Maria Beatriz Hernandez
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- Ann and Peter Luce
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- Award presented to Astronaut Buzz Aldrin
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- Mission to Mars program
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- Susan and Matt Chenoweth, Jill Emilson
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- Barbara and Tom Buck
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- Carol Ditmer, Nanci Downing
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- Nanci Downing, Carol Ditmer, Rich Downing, Steve Ditmer
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- Clayton and Heidi Richards
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- Crystal Jensen, Chris and Janet Manos
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- Janet Manos, Amy Metz
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- Jill Emilson, Phil Ecklund
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- Jim and Karen Damon, Matthew Burchette
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- Sheila Higgins with parents, Oren & Arlene Bonney
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- Kerr Family: Katie, David, Sherri, Susan
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- Tonia and Bruce Wilcox
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- Vikki and Brian Connor, Jerry Compton
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- Dan Brook and Cheryl Teuton
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- Jr. Astronaut Jack Smessaert with his Dad, Dan
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- Daniel Fetter, Kelly Brown
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- Justine DiMambro, Elliott and Bob Evans
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- Mark Bingham, Michael Bertz, Emily Warner
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- Gary, Ryan and Debi Schillinger
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- Wings Over the Rockies Staffers Megan Quitter and Keisha Makonese
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- Michael Donegan, Ben Kinning
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- Michelle and Kurt Anderson, Kim Portillo
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- Nancy and Bill Levenson, Richard Charles
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- Nancy Jagtiani, John Willis, Dakota Cotton
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- Pam, Ralph and Tom Jacobs with Craig and Erika Steiner
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- Pat Mitchell, Hattie Reeves
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- Guests purchase books
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- Ryan and Jenn Black
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- Wings Over the Rockies Director Greg Anderson thanks guests
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- Wings Over the Rockies Director Greg Anderson introduces Buzz Aldrin
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- The sunset as Buzz Aldrin begins his discussion
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- Some 300 guests arrived for the Wings program
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- A video was presented of Aldrin’s Apollo missions
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- Guests listened to Buzz and Andy Aldrin and Co-Author Leonard David
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- Buzz Aldrin and his son discussed “Mission to Mars”
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- Guests heard the speakers discuss challenges to space exploration in the 21st century
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- Despite rainy weather attendance was full at the Wings Over the Rockies museum
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- A model of the space shuttle serves as a suitable backdrop
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- Astronaut Buzz Aldrin listens to questions from the audience
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- An Apollo Command Module
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- Andrew & Buzz Aldrin, and Leonard David discuss the book
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- A mission to Mars would require a multinational effort with financing most likely from the private sector
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- Wings Over the Rockies Dirctor Greg Anderson thanks Astronaut Aldrin
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- Greg Anderson, Andy Aldrin, Buzz Aldrin and David Leonard
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- Aldrin signs a book for Megan Quitter
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- Astronaut Aldrin receives an award for his contributions to space flight
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- Aldrin thanks Greg Anderson
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- Aldrin’s book “Mission to Mars” was released May 7
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- Adults, students, military and children waited in line to meet Aldrin and have books signed
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- Aldrin, 84, patiently signed books for more than 100 guests
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- Wings Over the Rockies Chief Operating Officer David Kerr, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters CEO Dave Ryan
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- Aviation Pioneers: First Woman Commercial Airline Pilot Capt. Emily Warner and Buzz Aldrin, 2nd man to set foot on the moon
The mission of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is to educate and inspire people of all ages about aviation and space endeavors of the past, present and future.
