Apollo 11 Buzz Aldrin Signed 8x10 Photograph (PSA) 2nd Man on the Moon w/ Multiple Inscriptions

"**Auction Description:**

This auction features a highly sought-after **8x10 photograph** hand-signed and inscribed by **Apollo 11 Moonwalker Buzz Aldrin**. The inscription reads, **“July 20, 1969 AD, Apollo XI,”** referencing the monumental date of the first moon landing, when Aldrin, along with Neil Armstrong, made history as one of the first humans to walk on the Moon. The signature and inscription come **authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA Authentication Services**, ensuring both authenticity and careful preservation.

**Biography of Buzz Aldrin:**

**Dr. Buzz Aldrin** (born Edwin Eugene Aldrin Jr. in 1930) is one of the most iconic figures in space exploration. A **NASA astronaut**, **engineer**, and **Air Force pilot**, Aldrin is best known for his role as the **Lunar Module Pilot** on **Apollo 11**, the first manned mission to land on the Moon. On **July 20, 1969**, Aldrin became the **second person to walk on the lunar surface**, following Commander Neil Armstrong. His actions during the **Apollo 11 mission** forever changed the course of human history, as he and Armstrong spent over **two hours exploring the Moon**, collecting samples, and conducting experiments.

A graduate of the **United States Military Academy at West Point**, Aldrin served in the **U.S. Air Force** during the Korean War, flying **66 combat missions** and earning the **Distinguished Flying Cross**. After the war, he earned a **Doctorate in Astronautics** from MIT, where he developed techniques for spacecraft rendezvous, which would later be critical to the success of the Apollo missions.

Post-NASA, Aldrin has continued to advocate for space exploration and the future of human missions to Mars. He has authored numerous books and continues to inspire new generations to look to the stars.

Aldrin's place in history as part of the **Apollo 11 mission**—the first successful manned lunar landing—cannot be overstated. His legacy is enshrined in the annals of exploration, science, and human achievement.

This hand-signed and inscribed photograph, authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, offers a unique opportunity for collectors to own a piece of space history, commemorating Aldrin’s legendary steps on the Moon on **July 20, 1969**."

The autograph(s) includes an official PSA/DNA hologram, matching LOA and encapsulated for authenticity purposes by PSA/DNA.

Authentication: PSA Encapsulated & PSA LOA

Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this auction. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition.

This item is being shipped from the Pristine Auction warehouse.