Neil Alden Collection

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Reflected in Aldrins visor are Neil Armstrong taking the photograph, the US flag, and the Eagle

Buzz Aldrin deploys solar wind collector on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Buzz Aldrin stands next to the American flag on the surface of the Moon, July 1969
Buzz Aldrin stands next to the American flag on the surface of the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. US astronaut Edwin E " Buzz" Aldrin, Jr

Buzz Aldrin near the leg of the Lunar Module on the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle, with US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on board

Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Creator: NASA
Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin, crew of Apollo 11, 1969. Portrait of American astronauts Neil A Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin E Aldrin Jr

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with Components of the Early Apollo Scientific Experiments Package, 1969

Buzz Aldrin Walking on the Surface of the Moon Near a Leg of the Lunar Module, 1969

Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with the American Flag, 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin on the Moon with the American Flag, 1969

Buzz Aldrin with Apollo 11 Lunar Module on the Moon, 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin with Apollo 11 Lunar Module on the Moon, 1969

Buzz Aldrins Footprint on the Surface of the Moon, 1969. Creator: NASA
Buzz Aldrins Footprint on the Surface of the Moon, 1969

[President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS
President Richard M. Nixon Welcomes the Apollo 11 Astronauts Aboard Recovery Ship USS Hornet, 1969

Buzz Aldrin carries out an experiment on the lunar surface, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930)

Buzz Aldrin by the Lunar Module on the surface of the Moon, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) walking on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin by the leg of the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface, standing by the footpad of the Lunar Module

Commander Neil Armstrong in the Lunar Module on the Moon, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle, with US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on board

Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin sets up the seismic experiment, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Astronaut Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Creator: Neil Armstrong
Buzz Aldrin descends from the Lunar Module, Apollo II mission, July 1969. Edwin " Buzz" Aldrin (b1930) descends the steps of the Lunar Module ladder to walk on the Moon

Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong in quarantine, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. Creator: NASA
Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong in quarantine after returning from the Moon landing, Apollo 11 mission, July 1969. The Apollo 11 Lunar Module, code named Eagle

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Neil Alden, the unsung hero of the Apollo 11 mission, played a crucial role in mankind's first steps on the Moon. While his name may not be as widely recognized as Buzz Aldrin or Neil Armstrong, his contributions were invaluable. As part of the crew alongside Armstrong and Michael Collins, Neil Alden worked tirelessly to ensure the success of this historic endeavor. In July 1969, when Buzz Aldrin made history by stepping onto the lunar surface during the Apollo II mission, it was Neil Alden who had meticulously planned and executed every detail leading up to that momentous event. From deploying solar wind collectors to conducting experiments on the moon's surface, he left no stone unturned in expanding our understanding of outer space. As Buzz stood proudly next to the American flag planted firmly on lunar soil, it was thanks to Neil's unwavering dedication that this iconic image became etched into our collective memory. He captured these unforgettable moments through his lens while also ensuring that everything ran smoothly behind-the-scenes. Neil Alden's attention to detail extended even beyond their time on the Moon. His expertise in scientific experiments allowed for groundbreaking discoveries with components like Early Apollo Scientific Experiments. And let us not forget about those footprints imprinted forever on lunar dust – a testament to human achievement and exploration facilitated by Neil's meticulous planning. Upon their return home aboard Recovery Ship USS Hornet, President Richard M. Nixon warmly welcomed these brave astronauts back to Earth, and is important we acknowledge that without individuals like Neil Alden working diligently behind-the-scenes, such monumental achievements would never have been possible. So today we honor Neil Alden for his integral role in shaping history during one small step for man but one giant leap for mankind.