Buzz Aldrin, 2nd man on moon responds to Mike Pence’s speech on space

A small step for man and a big step for mankind was only the beginning. Today, Vice President Mike Pence spoke before hundreds of people for the 34th Space Symposium, giving many of them hope.

In the crowd was a man who knows how important space missions are to the United States. Buzz Aldrin sat in the first few rows listening closely to what Pence had to say.

He said, “I think we can soon come out with how soon we might return to the moon and how soon we might not only occupy the moon but occupy Mars and then finally upgrade that and migrate to Mars.”

Other leaders in the space industry came from all over the world for the symposium. After Pence’s speech, many had hoped the U.S. would become a leader in the industry again. Bob Walker of Wexler Walker said, “it’s about time. It’s great that we’re finally beginning to recognize that we can’t do everything with government money.”

Others were excited the Vice President was in Colorado Springs supporting new innovative ideas. Bernie Seery of Universities Space Research Association said, “I think the fact that he was here and took the time to come here and speak to the leaders of the space industry is a great honor for the space foundation.”

Buzz Aldrin, a man who’s been around the world once or twice says we can’t do it alone, “I think that through these exchanges that we can eventually hopefully early on bring about the Chinese a desire on the Chinese to work with them and other capable nations.”

A feat like that is bound to take time.

The Space Symposium kicks off Monday night at 6 p.m. and continues through Thursday.