Buzz Aldrin joins Armstrong on the lunar surface from "summary" of A Man on the Moon by Andrew Chaikin
In the summer of 1969, the world held its breath as Neil Armstrong took his historic first steps on the lunar surface. But what many may not realize is that he was not alone up there. Buzz Aldrin was right there with him, following closely behind as they explored the desolate landscape of the moon. As Armstrong made his way down the ladder of the Lunar Module, Aldrin waited patiently inside, preparing himself for his own descent. When Armstrong finally reached the bottom and uttered those famous words, "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Aldrin knew it was his turn to join him. Stepping out onto the lunar surface, Aldrin was overwhelmed by the vastness of the moon and the beauty of the Earth hanging in the sky above. He and Armstrong worked together, collecting samples, taking photographs, and conducting ex...
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