Buzz Aldrin—Apollo 11 moonwalker, engineer, and lifelong “keep moving” operator—married Dr. Anca Faur on his 93rd birthday. It was a small, private ceremony that proves milestones don’t expire just because the calendar keeps advancing.
Why I’m noting it here: I love reminders that curiosity and connection don’t have an age limit. Buzz co-founded companies, wrote books, and stayed public about STEM well past the usual retirement script. Adding marriage at 93 fits his pattern of staying in motion.
Quick details:
- Ceremony: private, on his birthday.
- Partner: Dr. Anca Faur, VP at Buzz Aldrin Ventures.
- Theme: not a spectacle—more about committing to the next chapter.
Takeaways for the rest of us:
- Keep a project live at every age; it keeps you in flow.
- Make room for new partnerships, even when your resume says “done.”
- Celebrate publicly when it feels right—joy scales.
Congrats to them both. If you needed a nudge to start something late, let this be your green light. Late-career pivots are a feature, not a bug: launch the newsletter you’ve been drafting, pick up that instrument, or finally learn the business side of your creative work. The takeaway from Buzz’s timeline is simple—momentum and curiosity compound, whether you are 25 or 93.
Late-life momentum (why this matters)#
Buzz didn’t stop after Apollo 11. He co-founded companies, pushed STEM advocacy, and stayed vocal about Mars missions. His wedding at 93 is a reminder that milestones can stack long after most people hit pause. If you’re sitting on a late-career shift—new business, skill, or collaboration—use his timeline as proof that “too late” is a myth.
Buzz reads I recommend#
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- Reaching for the Moon (Paperback) — Picture-book retelling of Buzz’s path, perfect for sparking curiosity in young readers and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landing.
- Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon — Memoir on what happens after the Moon, the costs of reentry to Earth life, and why the phrase “magnificent desolation” still stings.
- No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons from a Man Who Walked on the Moon — Bite-sized life lessons from a life spent pushing boundaries; great for anyone needing a nudge to start late or aim higher.