Description: Legendary "space statesman" Buzz Aldrin speaks out as a vital advocate for the continuing quest to push the boundaries of the universe as we know it. As a pioneering astronaut who set foot on the moon during mankind's first landing with Apollo 11and an aerospace engineer who designed an orbital rendezvous technique critical to future planetary landingsAldrinhas a vision, and in Mission to Marshe plots out the path he proposes, one that will take humans to Mars by 2035.
Brief description:
Buzz Aldrin, best known for his Apollo 11 moonwalk, holds a doctorate in astronautics and continues to wield influence as an international advocate of space science and planetary exploration. He has written a number of books, including several nonfiction books, science fact/fiction novels, and two children's books.
Review Quotes:
"Any time an Apollo-era astronaut steps forward with ideas for our future in space, it's time to stop whatever we're doing and pay attention. Buzz Aldrin, one of the first moonwalkers, has no shortage of these ideas. And in Mission to Mars he treats us to how, when, and why we should travel there."
-- "Neil deGrasse Tyson"