Aldrin first step on the moon - Earth.com

Aldrin also stated that the famous “one step” quote was improvised, adding, “[Armstrong] thought of that. It wasn’t on the checklist.” He then recalled the moment that every aspiring astronaut can only dream of: his own first steps on the moon. Aldrin said, “I then got in position to come down… [I] came down the ladder, and jumped off – being careful not to lock the door behind me.” Photo Credit: manhhai/Flickr 

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