Buzz Aldrin dances with the stars

Decidedly more active than ever, the pilot of the Apollo 11 lunar module and second man to have walked on the Moon is currently taking part in the TV reality show “Dancing with the Stars” on the American ABC channel. In this programme, celebrities are coupled with professional dancers and their performances are marked by the television audiences. At the end of each programme, the public eliminate the most unconvincing couple. Buzz Aldrin said that he hopes to be able to make the general public more aware of the space industry by taking part in this extremely popular TV show.

Dancing with the Stars on ABC

Published on 10 March 2010

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