Buzz Aldrin Opens Up about His Iconic Moon Landing Photograph

Slip of the Tongue

One topic Aldrin addressed in the 2016 interview at England’s Science Museum was about the photography of the mission. While answering questions, he slipped up with a startling admission. In fact, he said that the moon landing was very well-staged.

Slip Of The Tongue

Fulfilling the Promise

Armstrong and Aldrin had a successful moon landing and were with Michael Collins for the return trip. However, President John F. Kennedy was fulfilling a commitment from 1961. He told the Congressional session that America’s men should be on the moon at the end of the decade. Though he had been dead for six years, the dream still came true.

Fulfilling The Promise