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How's this for a space oddity? Forty years have passed since the historic Apollo moon landing, and yet the prospect of space tourism remains as distant as ever. Just as well, then, that getting that out-of-this-world feeling without leaving the planet is easier to do than a Vulcan salute.

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People.com: Buzz Aldrin Files for Divorce from Third Wifeupdated: Fri Jun 17 2011 09:27:00

The astronaut and Dancing with the Stars contestant splits from wife after 23 years of marriage

Skintight 'superhero' space suit aims to fight bone lossupdated: Fri Nov 05 2010 10:01:00

It's probably not great for your image if your astronaut buddies can see your boxer briefs through your stretchy space suit.

Experts: Huge space tourism expansion just months awayupdated: Mon Oct 25 2010 09:11:00

It's unlikely that you've heard of PJ King, despite the fact that he's about to set himself apart from most humans who've ever walked the planet. In as soon as 18 months, King could be launching into space as a paying commercial space tourist.

Richard Branson: 'This is history'updated: Mon Oct 25 2010 09:11:00

Richard Branson opens the 10,000 foot runway of Spaceport America, the next step toward commercial space flight.

SI.com: Jack McCallum: Gentry a perfect fit as Suns coachupdated: Mon May 17 2010 11:32:00

Ever since Phoenix whipped San Antonio in the Western Conference semifinals, a few variations on this topic have been out there in the ether: What does the success of Suns coach Alvin Gentry say about former Suns coach Mike D'Antoni?

Buzz Aldrin gets ride on Air Force Oneupdated: Fri Apr 16 2010 07:43:00

Buzz Aldrin is used to traveling on high-profile missions. His 240,000-mile trip to the moon on July 20, 1969, set the precedent.

Aldrin backs commercial space flightupdated: Fri Apr 16 2010 07:43:00

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldin breaks with several other astronauts in supporting President Obama's new NASA plans.

Buzz Aldrin is 'Dancing With the Stars'updated: Mon Mar 22 2010 10:29:00

When Buzz Aldrin danced on the moon 40 years ago, an estimated 600 million people watched it live. The Apollo 11 astronaut will dance again on live television Monday night as a contestant on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."

Where to place your 'DWTS' bets this seasonupdated: Thu Mar 04 2010 11:26:00

We thought we'd gone to tabloid heaven when we heard about the ultra juicy cast of season 10 of "Dancing With The Stars."

Apps of the Week: To infinity, and beyond!updated: Wed Nov 18 2009 11:34:00

Space Shuttle Atlantis has blasted off, on its way to the international space station. The annual Leonid meteor shower peaked Tuesday. And NASA just found water on the moon.

It's time to aim for Marsupdated: Sat Oct 24 2009 07:44:00

Editor's note: Buzz Aldrin, whose new book is "Magnificent Desolation," was one of the two American astronauts who were the first people to set foot on the moon. Aldrin says a mission to colonize Mars would restore a sense of adventure and excitement to space travel.

Astronaut Armstrong recalls moon landingupdated: Tue Jul 21 2009 03:37:00

The first man on the moon marked the 40th anniversary of his historic achievement with characteristic understatement Monday, calling the program that put him on the lunar surface "a good thing to do."

Fuzzy future for NASAupdated: Tue Jul 21 2009 03:37:00

CNN's John Zarrella reports the future for NASA isn't clear as the agency moves toward the end of the space shuttle era.

'One giant leap for mankind'updated: Mon Jul 20 2009 21:44:00

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon.

Obama hails heroism of Apollo 11 astronautsupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 21:44:00

President Obama on Monday hailed the Apollo 11 astronauts who made it to the moon 40 years ago as "genuine American heroes" and "the touchstone for excellence in exploration and discovery."

After walking on moon, astronauts trod various pathsupdated: Mon Jul 20 2009 05:05:00

It turns out going to the moon is a tough act to follow.

Moon walk video enhancedupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 10:11:00

"One small step" like you've never seen before. NASA releases enhanced footage of the original moon walk.

Could moon landings have been faked? Some still think soupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 10:11:00

It captivated millions of people around the world for eight days in the summer of 1969. It brought glory to the embattled U.S. space program and inspired beliefs that anything was possible.

NASA releases clearest videos yet of 1969 moonwalkupdated: Fri Jul 17 2009 08:04:00

NASA released newly restored videos Thursday of two U.S. astronauts taking the world's first steps on the moon.

Aldrin: U.S. should go to Marsupdated: Thu Jul 16 2009 12:38:00

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin talks to CNN.com's Naamua Delaney about going to Mars and his moon landing.

Magnificent desolationupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 22:27:00

Second man on the moon Buzz Aldrin relives the experience of the 1969 moon landing.

Buzz Aldrin and the Apollo 11 missionupdated: Wed Jul 15 2009 22:27:00

It was 40 years ago that Buzz Aldrin became the second man to walk on the moon. The footage of Aldrin and fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong from the moon captured the imagination of millions inspired a generation.

Commentary: Let's aim for Marsupdated: Wed Jun 24 2009 10:23:00

Four decades have passed since the summer of 1969, when Neil Armstrong, Mike Collins and I flew America's first lunar landing mission.

'The Spirit of Space' in Octoberupdated: Tue Sep 23 2008 10:28:00

"The moon's been there for about four billion years and it's moving further and further away from the earth. And it's been a destination or quizzical thing for humans for thousands of years, centuries; it's been something that you dream about." -- Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on "The Spirit of Space."

People.com: Astronaut Wants Reese Witherspoon as His Wife - On Screenupdated: Sun Aug 03 2008 20:05:00

Buzz Aldrin says the Walk the Line Oscar winner could tackle the role

CNNMoney: New: Extreme credit cardsupdated: Sun Jul 22 2007 21:42:00

The "Black Card" is a status icon. Not only does it offer a range of exclusive privileges, but it looks cool when you pull it out of your wallet. And the titanium it's made out of makes a nice clinking sound when it taps on the counter at the register.

Space tourism: Trip of a lifetimeupdated: Mon Sep 25 2006 07:54:00

Who hasn't looked up at the stars and wondered what it must be like to travel through space? Only a fortunate few have made the trip, and at enormous cost. But soon, the excitement and adventure may be within reach of many more of us.

Apollo 11 crew recalls giant leap 35 years laterupdated: Wed Jul 21 2004 12:17:00

Thirty-five years have passed since the landing on the moon, one of the 20th century's most indelible moments.

'Giant leap' opens world of possibilityupdated: Fri Jul 16 2004 11:14:00

Thirty-five years ago, two Americans landed on the moon, taking the human race to another celestial body for the first time.

Buzz Aldrin: Returning to moon is not enoughupdated: Thu Mar 25 2004 16:23:00

Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin told a presidential commission Thursday that the challenge facing NASA today is unlike any other of its past human spaceflight missions.

Money Magazine: ONE GIANT LEAP -- OF FAITH -- FOR COIN INVESTORSupdated: Sun Oct 01 1989 00:01:00

By now, you've probably seen former Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin on TV hawking those new $5 coins commemorating the 20th anniversary of the first moon walk. The lunar coins, along with their $50 si...

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