Astronauts

I was honored to meet these genuine American Heroes and to spend some time with them and listen to their story's. They risked their lives not for glory , but for the challenge, and their county's pride. As I spoke with each one I noticed how approachable, mentally sharp and friendly they all were. They were willing to answer your thoughtful questions and shake your hand. Most were by themselves and others had assistants. My photos with the astronauts were all taken by their assistants. They all had signs stating their fees from $95 to $400. My time with these men I saw none charging for a photo taken with them. These photos were taken during the Spacefest IV Convention in Tucson, Arizona on June 01.2012.

Colonel Buzz Aldrin (b.1930) graduated from West Point third in his class, flew 66 combat missions in F-86's while on duty in Korea, and shot down 2 enemy MIGs. He was commander of the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. He earned a doctorate in orbital rendezvous from MIT in 1963, and can figure rendezvous procedures in his head, a valuable skill.<br />
On July 20,1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstong landed their Lunar Module on the moon's Sea of Tranquility and became the first humans to walk on the moon. On a prior flight, in November 1966, Buzz and mission commander James Lovell were launched in Gemini 12, which brought the Gemini program to a successful close. Aldrin spent 5 1/2 hours on a groundbreaking EVA outside the spacecraft.

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Colonel Buzz Aldrin (b.1930) graduated from West Point third in his class, flew 66 combat missions in F-86's while on duty in Korea, and shot down 2 enemy MIGs. He was commander of the USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. He earned a doctorate in orbital rendezvous from MIT in 1963, and can figure rendezvous procedures in his head, a valuable skill.
On July 20,1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstong landed their Lunar Module on the moon's Sea of Tranquility and became the first humans to walk on the moon. On a prior flight, in November 1966, Buzz and mission commander James Lovell were launched in Gemini 12, which brought the Gemini program to a successful close. Aldrin spent 5 1/2 hours on a groundbreaking EVA outside the spacecraft.

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Astronauts

Photography By: Ralph Stenger