Buzz Aldrin gets married on his 93rd birthday

Buzz Aldrin gets married on his 93rd birthday.

Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, got married on his 93rd birthday in January 2023.

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The wedding took place in a private ceremony with close family and friends.

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Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and Dr Anca Faur are now married

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This is Aldrin's third marriage.

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Aldrin's first marriage was to Joan Archer, with whom he had three children.

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His second marriage was to Lois Driggs Cannon, with whom he was married for 23 years.

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He is best known for his role as the lunar module pilot on the Apollo 11 mission in 1969.

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Aldrin has long been an advocate for space exploration and has written several books on the subject.

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The astronaut also has a foundation, ShareSpace, which aims to inspire children to learn about and explore space

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Aldrin is still active and has appeared in several media events and shows.

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