Buzz Aldrin is an American former astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot known as the second person to ever walk on the moon.
Buzz Aldrin Biography
| Full Name | Edwin Eugene Aldrin jr. |
| Nickname | Buzz Aldrin |
| Profession | Astronaut, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. |
| Date of Birth | 20 January 1930 |
| Age | 95 years old (as of 2025) |
| Birth Place | Glen Ridge New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Hometown | Glen Ridge, New Jersey, USA |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Hobbies | Update soon |
| Social Media | Instagram X (Twitter) |
Education Qualification
| School | Montclair High School Severn School (a preparatory school) |
| College | United States Military Academy, West Point, New York Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| Education Qualification | Bachelor of Science Master of Science Doctor of Science |
Buzz Aldrin Age
Buzz Aldrin was born on 20 January 1930 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, United States. He is 95 years old as of 2025, and his zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Buzz Aldrin Wife
| Marital Status | Widower |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not known |
| Spouse/Wife | Joan Archer (1954 to 1974) Beverly Van Ziel (1975 to 1978) Lois Driggs Cannon (1988 to 2012) Anca Faur (m. 2023, died 2025) |
| Children | Son – Andrew Alderin, and James Aldrin Daughter– Janice Aldrin |
Buzz Aldrin Family
| Father’s Name | Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr. |
| Mother’s Name | Marion Aldrin |
| Brother’s Name | None |
| Sister’s Name | Fay Ann, and Madeleine Alderin |
Career
| Scientific Career | 1963 (thesis) – Line-of-Sight guidance Techniques for Manned orbital Rendezvous Doctoral advisors – Walter, Wrigley, Robert Halfman, Myron Hoffman, Norman Sears |
| Space Career | Rank – Brigadier General, USAF Time in Spate – 12d, 1h 53m. Selection – NASA Group 3 (1963) Total EVAs – 4 Total EVA Time – 7h, 52m, Missions – Gemini 12, Apollo 11 Retirement – 1 July 1971 |
| Award | 2 – Air Force Distinguished Service Medal 2 – Distinguished flying Cross 3 – Air Medal 1 – Congressional Gold Medal 1 – Presidential Medal of Freedom 1 – NASA Distinguished Service Medal 1 – NASA Exceptional Service Medal |
Buzz Aldrin Height And Weight
| Height (approx) | In centimeters – 178 cm In meters – 1.78 m In feet & inches – 5’10” |
| Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 71kg In pounds – 156 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Blue |
| Hair Colour | Gray |
Buzz Aldrin Net Worth
| Net Worth (approx) | $12 million (as of 2025) |
| Annual Income (approx) | Not known |
| Salary (approx) | Not known |
| Income Source | Career earning, prize money, etc. |
Some Lesser Facts About Buzz Aldrin
- Buzz Aldrin was born and raised in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, to Edwin Eugene Aldrin Sr. And Marion Alderin.
- His father was an army aviator during World War 1 and the assistant commandant of the Army’s test pilot school, Ohio.
- He had two elder sisters, Madeleine and Fay Ann.
- He was a Boy Scout, achieving the rank of Tenderfoot Scout.
- He attended Montclair High School, where he played football for the school’s team.
- He attended Severn School in 1946, but had other ideas about his future career.
- He suffered from seasickness and considered ships a distraction from flying airplanes.
- He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science from the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York.
- He received a Master of Science and Doctor of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- He received in time to pull out at about 2000 feet, averting what would have been a fatal crash.
- He moved to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, where he learned to fly the F-80 Shooting Star and F-86 Sabre.
- He had three children with his first wife, Johan Archer, and later married Beverly Zile and Lois Driggs Cannaon.
- He was the second person to walk on the moon, literally following in the footsteps of Neil Armstrong.
- In 2016, a school in Montclair, his hometown, was renamed Buzz Aldrin Middle School.
- Following the deaths of Armstrong in 2012 and pilot Michael Collins in 2021, he is the last surviving Apollo 11 crew member.
FAQ:
How old is Buzz Aldrin?
As of 2025, Buzz Aldrin is 95 years old.
Who is Buzz Aldrin’s wife?
Buzz Aldrin was married to Anca Faur from 2023 to 2025.
What is Buzz Aldrin’s net worth?
As of 2025, Buzz Aldrin’s estimated net worth is $12 million.