Buzz Aldrin

Dubai resident prepares to become first Egyptian in space

Dubai - Arab Today

He has already climbed the world’s highest peaks, but now Omar Samra is preparing for a journey that will take him higher than he ever imagined. The 38-year-old Dubai resident will become the first Egyptian in space when he boards the XCOR Aerospace Lynx spacecraft on its voyage to Earth’s outer orbit. Almost three years ago, Mr Samra was oneRead more

Buzz Aldrin: UAE can be vital part of space coalition

Abu Dhabi - Arab today

The UAE can become a vital part of a space exploration coalition of nations along with new spacefaring countries like India and South Korea, renowned American astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, said in the capital on Sunday. These ‘new kids on the block’ can join established spacefaring entities like the US, Russia, China, Europe and Japan in exploring space, getting to MarsRead more

Buzz Aldrin recovering well after Antarctic evacuation

Christchurch - Arab Today

Former US astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, posted photos on Saturday of his recovery in a New Zealand hospital after he was evacuated from the South Pole due to illness. Aldrin, 86, who was visiting the pole as part of a tourist group, was flown to Christchurch, New Zealand, early on Friday local timeRead more

Buzz Aldrin recovers in New Zealand after polar evacuation

Christchurch - Arab Today

Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, was recovering on Friday in a New Zealand hospital and was in stable condition after a “grueling” medical evacuation from the South Pole. Aldrin, 86, was visiting Antarctica as a tourist when he fell ill. He was flown to Christchurch from McMurdo Station, a US research center on the AntarcticRead more

Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin stable after South Pole health scare

Wellington - Arab Today

Retired astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, was recovering in a New Zealand hospital Friday after being medically evacuated from the South Pole while on a tourist trip, his management said. Aldrin, 86, was "evacuated on the first available flight out" after experiencing health problems, said a statement from Antarctic tour operator White Desert. ItRead more