Submit Questions for Buzz Aldrin -- Upcoming Interview April 19th

yurmamma · 1 year

I know the official nasa plan, but did you and Neil ever have any private discussion about what you would do if the LM ascent stage malfunctioned and you were stranded?

nard10 · 1 year

Was it satisfying to punch the moon landing conspiracy nut?

dysphemus · 1 year

What do you think the plans should be for the future of NASA? More specifically, what type of spacecraft should NASA focus on after the end of the shuttle program, what should be the new overriding goal of NASA (such as landing a human on Mars) or should they not have a specifc goal, how do you think the current budget cuts to NASA will affect its future, and would you be interested in lobbying the government to increase NASA's funding?

ElDuderino103 · 1 year

Everyone knows the names Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, but not a whole lot of people know the name Michael Collins. Did that ever bother him?

What's your opinion of the recent shift to private sector space exploration?

Did you have fun doing your guest spot for 30 Rock? I thought you were hilarious.

The-shindigs · 1 year

What feelings and thoughts went through your head as you took your first step onto the moon? How has being on the moon changed your perspective on politics, space, and life in general?

And of course, were you ever just the smallest bit disappointed that Neil Armstrong got the first step?

Edit: Neil* not Neal

mxlytn · 1 year

How do you feel about the prospect of a one way trip to mars?

thebattlingsiki · 1 year

If you were to relive those 8 days in 1969, what would you do differently, if anything?

marrella · 1 year

What was the strangest thing you witnessed while on the moon?

[deleted] · 1 year

How do you feel about the current state of NASA?

check85 · 1 year

In retrospect, would you rather have flown on one of the later Apollo J-missions and have spent much more time on the moon, or would you still rather have flown on Apollo 11?

Zaboom · 1 year

Armstrong had his famous 'One small step' quote. If you could have had a quote immortalized about your first steps on the moon, what would it be?

How socially awkward is it to be in such a small space with a bunch of other guys for so long?

What was the process in being selected as part of the first crew to touch down on the moon?

thegreatchuy · 1 year

Were you able to listen to music on the way to the moon? And if so what kind of music did you listen to?

Numlocks · 1 year

Why do the aliens that live on the moon not want us to come back?

Pdogtx · 1 year

I wrote a letter to him (one of my heroes at the time) to ask if I could interview him for a school project on the moon landing. I got back a letter from his people trying to charge me. Broke my 6th grade heart. Fuck that guy.

bluest_steel · 1 year

Not a question; but I have to say you're quite a rude man. I was at your book signing and was about to get my photo taken when your phone rang, you answered it and chatted for 5 minutes; my photo shows you on your phone and me looking and feeling like an idiot. I should have insisted on waiting as I paid good money for the book/photo opp. I haven't read the book yet as a result.

I think your life story is great, but I guess it's like they say: never meet your heroes. (This happened in the Chicago Louis Vuitton on 22 July 2009. here it is http://imgur.com/1uNan )

Yamsss · 1 year

How do you feel about Pixar using your nickname?

PulseAmplification · 1 year

Do you think that extra terrestrial beings have already visited earth, or are all the sightings/photos/videos probably hoaxes?

Tax_Ninja · 1 year

How did seeing the earth from space change your perspective on life?

jcrazy · 1 year

When do you think we will land on the sun?

[deleted] · 1 year

What feeling on earth comes closest to the feeling of standing on the moon and watching our beautiful planet?

minotaur2011 · 1 year

When you arrived on the moon, were the people who lived there very friendly, or were they afraid of you?

MasterGolbez · 1 year

when you were a child what did you want to do

bzn · 1 year

Do you still deny anthropological global warming?

Why didn't you sign the recent letter from 49 former NASA employees who "believe the claims by NASA and GISS, that man-made carbon dioxide is having a catastrophic impact on global climate change are not substantiated”?

[deleted] · 1 year

Any truth to the rumors that astronauts are given cyanide pills in the event that something goes terribly wrong?

zaiker · 1 year

Do you believe we will ever achieve enough power in spaceships to travel outside our own galaxy? I mean, of course, with humans inside, possibly piloting it, not just an AI following orders sent from Earth. If so, do you think we could successfully populate on other planets (namely one of the Gliese 581 planets)?

brentos27 · 1 year

As a pioneer of space travel, what technology (existing or not yet existing) would you consider to be the biggest breakthrough in terms of importance to the human race's ability to explore space and find habitable planets?

ccguy · 1 year

When I get into deep discussions about the moon missions, one of my favorite questions goes like this:

Would you rather be Neil and Buzz -- the first, the pioneers, the ones who'll be remembered throughout human history, but only got to walk around a flat, featureless area of the moon for less than two hours. Or would you rather be Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt -- the last ones, by comparison obscure in human history, but who got to spend three days exploring a spectacular valley, making significant geologic finds, pushing the LRV to its limits, then returned to Earth knowing they OWNED that moon in a way the other 10 moon walkers hadn't?

Today, when you look up at the moon, do you wish you could have seen more and done more like the later astronauts did? Is there any envy?

blablabalbal · 1 year

What is your favorite space movie?

jadika · 1 year

What was your strongest negative emotion during or after your first moonwalk?

Radioactivity · 1 year

What is your opinion of SpaceX and their growing role in supporting the ISS?

Elite4Seth · 1 year

Do aliens exist to the best of your knowledge?

[deleted] · 1 year

Consider today's highly competitive and ever growing academic/industrial environment. Is it better to devote your life to one subject, and become a master, or learn a diverse amount of subjects, but not be in the top tier of any one?

Any thoughts on the current system of higher education in America?

Thank you for your time.

Frajer · 1 year

How did you like doing 30 Rock?

Captain_Kab · 1 year

What did you,the second man say when you first stepped on the moon?

(I'd like to know if even he knows.)

Alpinestarhero · 1 year

Hi Buzz. Riding on the top of what is a controlled massive explosion must have been a hell of a thrill. What other vehicles have you been in (driven/ridden or passenger) that have given you that great feeling from just going damn hell fast? Hope you're well!

lumpking69 · 1 year

In the past you came off as a bit of a religious zealot, a very serious one at that. But you seem to have calmed down and relaxed a bit. I was wondering if he would like to comment on that.

Also, your a hero and thank you for everything!

TheZbeast · 1 year

No human has ever been further from home than you and your fellow moonwalking astronauts. I'm imagining that being able to see the Earth from that perspective, where you can essentially see all of humanity in a single view, changed your perception of the trivial things in life. What was the most lasting impression on your personality that your trip made in regards to your view of mankind or the way you lived your life once you returned?

P.s. You are one of my heroes, thank you.

k8o · 1 year

During the 60's NASA received on average 3% of the federal budget, after the moon landings that was cut to about 1% and has been falling every since. If that budget had never been cut, where do you think we would be in Space exploration?

When you look up in the sky today and see the moon, what goes through your mind to know you have been there and you have walked there?

FreeNugs · 1 year

Couple of quick questions: How much would you give to have been the first on the moon? How did you guys determine who was going to get off first? What's your opinion on how the NASA situation, and the currently lack of funding? When'd you first know that you wanted to be an astronaut?

dexter1000 · 1 year

What do you say to all the people out there who claim that the moon does not exist?

crystalsucks · 1 year

What was the rush like as you took the first step on the moon, just looking back at Earth and realizing how far away you were?

[deleted] · 1 year

Do you like fishing?

asdfqwerty1234 · 1 year

Would you go back, today, if you had the chance?

[deleted] · 1 year

How much do you say you value your Eagle Scout award?

Do you ever use the moon as a "Story-Topper"?

Evilswine · 1 year

How much tang did you consume on the journey to the moon and back?

waldoRDRS · 1 year

How accurate was your character on 30 Rock? Also, has there been an experience in your life more rewarding than visiting the moon? If so, what?

mombo101 · 1 year

When you first stepped foot onto the moon and saw Earth, did it give you more of an appreciation for what we have? In the long run, do you feel exploring other planets or moons is worth it, especially if we haven't full explored our own planet?

EDIT: Someone asked the first question already, reworded it.

Xeon06 · 1 year

If you could tell (with hum, words) one thing to convince the conspiracy theorists / flat earth society folks that they are wrong, what would it be?

jttran · 1 year

What was it like working with David X. Cohen and Billy West for the episode "Cold Warriors" and accidentally running over Fry's guinea pig?

stinkyhat · 1 year

How frequently, in a given week, do you shout at the moon?

CigarManDan · 1 year

Do you remember that time you came to your buddies aid whose dorm he owned in College Station TX was failing and a RA there who was a Jehovah Witness continued to ask you questions about the moon landing being fake?

TheGreatDicktator · 1 year

Apart from the moon-landing, what was your favourite mission?

digger_ex_pat · 1 year

WHY CAN'T I NEVER GET NO TANG!

Dorfidiot · 1 year

Why are you so awesome? Serious question.

[deleted] · 1 year

Will man ever walk on the sun?

RunChetRun · 1 year

What's your favorite color?

SeeminglyUseless · 1 year

If you could go back to the moon and do anything you wanted, what would it be?
You've seen a lot in the last 30-40 years in terms of human development, and space exploration. Where do you see the next 30-40 going?
If you were stuck on the moon in your first trip, and given the opportunity to speak to the world, what would you say?

FlawlessWalrus · 1 year

I wonder, were you and Neil Armstrong total professionals the entire time after landing, or was there a moment where you just jumped up and down and yelled "We're on the moon! Wooooo!"

TheDudePenguin · 1 year

Seems like a silly question to ask Mr. Aldrin, but what was the most exciting moment of your life?

Q_the_Avenger · 1 year

Isn't being left-handed the most awesome thing ever? (aside from the whole moon landing thing)

Mackinstyle · 1 year

I've read the entire Apollo 11 transcript. I found it really interesting how a lot of communication and actions taken were committed simply to maintaining/improving the voice and data signal with the Earth (Hundreds of lines of dialogue were discussing changing bands and antennae and asking about quality of signal). Do we underestimate how much effort was committed simply to remaining in contact with the Earth? How difficult or routine were these adjustments?

bromobile · 1 year

What, in your opinion, is the most interesting fact about space?

kijo524 · 1 year

What was the first thing Michael Collins said to you as you and Armstrong returned to the rover, having just walked the moon?

SilentStarryNight · 1 year

Thank you for being one of the first of a very few brave men to prove that the sky is not the limit, no question about that.

Sauron_517 · 1 year

How soon if feasible would you like us to go to Mar's or beyond? how much of a priority should it be do you think? also thanks for being awesome.

Cool_sandwich · 1 year

Do you know the purpose with Stargazer and the child at the end of ME3? Thanks

[deleted] · 1 year

They have posted it Haven't watched it so can't comment on quality or whatever though.

Philip_Marlowe · 8 months

When/how did you decide that you wanted to become an astronaut? How did that decision impact your everyday life and your relationships?

I ask this because you were nearly 40 when you landed on the Moon, a time when most men are usually settling down. Did your remarkable and unique career have any negative effects on you?

Platnex · 1 year

Is there anything in life you wish you could have done that may have put you on a different path in life or was this always what you wanted to do?

gazzawhite · 1 year

What was the most difficult aspect of your training for the moon mission?

BmanPax · 1 year

What do you feel about the role of science fiction in inspiring people to become astronauts or supporting space exploration?

Korbit · 1 year

How did you deal with the isolation while in space?

anonymous123421 · 1 year

What are your thoughts on the fact that the NASA budget is being cut so dramatically?

Danielcdo · 1 year

How much did they paid you for the Moon landing Hoax?

stewthedude · 1 year

how do you feel about the conspiracy theories of the USA not actually landing on the moon? i personally believe we did, but just wondering what you have to think about these ideas and the people who believe them!

Moncole · 1 year

Are you related to Buzz Lightyear?

Nihy · 1 year

Have you ever seen an UFO (in the sense of an unidentified space craft)?

[deleted] · 1 year

What does it feel like "driving/flying" a rocketship?

Levitationist7 · 1 year

If we can get you back to the Moon, would you go?

moronic_semicolonic · 1 year

Wow! Thanks so much for doing this AMA. Have you read Johan Harstad's Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion? If so, what are your thoughts on the novel? That novel was a delight to me, in part because of how the author connected the protagonist's struggles to your imagined life. Along those lines, how do you feel about how your life has been imagined in popular culture?

kablunk · 1 year

Do the conspiracy theories bother you? Anything you'd like to say to those guys?

trnwrck · 1 year

When you went to da moon, was da moon people friendly, or did they scare you?

HarmonicMinorShred · 1 year

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JohnWad · 1 year

What are your thoughts on all these people that say that your trip to the moon is fake and a just a government conspiracy and that it never happened?

Richie77727 · 1 year

Mass Effect 3...why?

illchopyourfaceoff · 1 year

What was it like to be the first man to walk on the sun?

rippev · 1 year

Was the interview with Sacha Baron Cohen awkward or fun?

stumac85 · 1 year

How do you feel about the funding levels to NASA from the US government? Should man return to the moon?

FalconPUNNCH · 1 year

Were there any negative effects from punching that guy who kept saying the moon landing was fake?

enferex · 1 year

Besides leaving some footprints on the moon and all that jazz (one of the greatest accomplishments of mankind), how was hanging out with Snoop Dogg? If you were to take another joy-ride to the moon, would you like to be rollin' with Snoop in the co-pilot seat?

24rubikscube · 1 year

How good did it feel to punch that conspiracy theorist in the face?

Senor_Wilson · 1 year

How did it feel to punch that fool in the face?

[deleted] · 1 year

How was the moon - best or worst vacation spot? How were the accommodations?

perfektsirkel · 1 year

Did you experience solopsism syndrome?

daBandersnatch · 1 year

What is it like being the guy who gets almost no credit compared to Neil Armstrong?

Surely you were more important to the success of the mission, but he's famous because he was the first on the moon.

alexmies · 1 year

-How often do people recognize you in general public? -What went through your head as you took your first step? -Do you honestly think we could successfully colonize the moon?

George_Hayduke · 1 year

Do you fold or scrunch? I'm asking for science, of course.

dhaft88 · 1 year

You visited my elementary school at Spangdahlem AFB, Germany in the mid 90's and I missed out on it - do you remember what you talked to the kids about?

johnconnor8100 · 1 year

How do you feel being apart of one of the greatest achievements in human history ?

ninjastarz · 1 year

What's your opinion on moon-landing conspiracists?

What went through your mind when you found out Disney named a toy astronaut after you?

greenRiverThriller · 1 year

Did you have fun on 30 Rock? Do you yell at the moon when no-one is watching?

blazingswrd · 1 year

Hey Mr. Aldrin, you came to my elementary school, your namesake, and I got to talk to you for a couple of minutes and I got a signed book! Anyways, I wondering, what is your current opinion on Nasa's missions, it seems that there won't be any manned missions for a while. And what do you think about the NASA budget being so small when compared to other agencies like the TSA?

Jurassic-Bark · 1 year

What was it like to have communion on the moon? Did you feel any greater spiritual connection due to it being a significant event? Did you pray much/at all why you were up there?

bacon_boner · 1 year

Did you really walk on the moon? Really? I mean, really really? REALLY???

stabsthedrama · 1 year

I'd have to ask him why he is such a coward.

badboybilly · 1 year

How did it feel like punching that one reporter?

Broodwitch · 1 year

Does it make you sad only 12 people have walked on the moon while a hologram of a dead gangsta rapper is able to perform at a live music festival?

thatgamerguy · 1 year

Did you ever want to start the commenting trend early by shouting "First!" when you stepped on the moon?

baconperogies · 1 year

What do you think of Toy Story recognizing you and your name?

Did you enjoy the Toy Story series?

What do you think of people who deny the Space landing?

Noodles or rice?

Thanks Buzz!

"To infinity and beyond!"

Scopae · 1 year

Do you belive that lacking interest and funding for future endeavors in space is problematic? Like going to Mars, or building a permanent settlement on the Moon.

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