In his latest book, "No Dream Is Too High," out April 5, Aldrin packages these anecdotes into 13 life lessons.
It's an inspirational read that's packed with little-known facts about the Space Race - including how President Kennedy originally wanted to go to Mars, what Aldrin declared on his customs form after returning from the Moon, and why he wore a particular bracelet to the Moon and back.
Here are the main tenets of the 13 lessons Aldrin teaches us in this new book.