Buzz Aldrin Opens Up about His Iconic Moon Landing Photograph

Published on January 20, 2022
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When an American first landed on the moon, it was a sight to behold. Though Neil Armstrong was first to step on the lunar surface, Buzz Aldrin followed closely behind. Roughly 600 million people throughout the world were glued to their televisions to see it happen in 1969.

However, some people don’t accept the truth from that achievement. There has been a range of strange conspiracy theories that have popped up about the moon landing. It’s important to know what really happened from someone who was there.

What does Buzz Aldrin say happened while he was on the moon? You might be surprised at some of the details!

The Television Erupts

On July 20, 1969, 600 million people watched Apollo 11 make the final descent onto the moon’s surface. Though Neil Armstrong got the first historic step, Buzz Aldrin wasn’t far behind. Years later, he’s finally revealed some facts about things on the moon!

The Television Erupts

The Television Erupts

Iconic Shots

In one 2016 interview, Aldrin talked about his moon trip, which centered on the color shots taken by Armstrong. Neil took the still photos because he was holding the camera. Most of the famous ones were captured using a Hasselblad, which is a high-performance model.

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Iconic Shots

Iconic Shots