Quote by: Buzz Aldrin

You need propellants to accelerate toward Mars, then to decelerate at Mars, again to re-accelerate from Mars to Earth, and finally to decelerate back at Earth. Accordingly, the mass of these required propellants, in short, drives our need for innovative launch vehicles.

Buzz Aldrin

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Author Bio

  • NameBuzz Aldrin
  • DescriptionAmerican astronaut
  • AliasesEdwin Eugene Aldrin, Jr.; Edwin Eugene Aldrin
  • BornJanuary 20, 1930
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAir Force Officer; Fighter Pilot; Astronaut; Autobiographer
  • AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire Of Legion Of Merit; Order Of Culture; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Air Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Harmon Trophy; NASA Exceptional Service Medal; Steiger Award