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Astronauts working for the government will always need to be either pilots or mission specialists. Those who want to be pilots should have military experience - ideally, a test pilot background.


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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