Buzz Aldrin App Now Available for the iPhone

LOS ANGELES, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The APP Company announced the release of the Buzz Aldrin Portal To Science and Space Exploration iPhone App.  Available for $1.99 on the Apple iTunes and App Stores, this iPhone app launched by the pioneering Apollo astronaut and moonwalker Buzz Aldrin takes the user on a journey through the world of everything that is Space Exploration.

This legendary space hero revealed that he was moved to design this app by the rush of interest in global space activity, particularly among young people.  "It is these young people who are the generation that will take mankind's next steps in exploring the frontiers of space.  This app is an amazing tool to both educate and entertain," said Buzz Aldrin.  "I have gathered a network of scientists, physicists, astronomers, astronauts and many others of the world's great minds to help me keep this app timely and relevant with lots of original daily content."

"The App is already the #1 Educational iPhone App.  Users are really responding positively to the App which just goes to show the renewed interest in our Space Program," says Jason Moskowitz, a partner at The APP Company.

Some of the many features of the App include:

• Unique original content, insights and "Takes" by Buzz Aldrin on all important space initiatives including blogs, journals and twitter feeds.
• Timely, relevant and lively Roundtable discussions moderated and participated by the top minds in the science and space community.
• Live NASA Streaming TV and other top space news feeds.
• Hundreds of videos and photos on every important space initiative, both current and historic.
• Comprehensive treatment of the Apollo Program including actual audio from the mission between crew members and mission control as well as incredible video footage.
• Detailed treatment of hundreds of NASA and international missions, projects and programs. Background information (including important web-references), current news, Twitter, Facebook, photo galleries, videos and more.
• Up to date advocacy efforts spearheaded by Buzz Aldrin on the future of America's space program.

Buzz Aldrin will be made available for interviews to discuss the Buzz Aldrin Portal To Science and Space Exploration iPhone App.  To schedule, please email Buzz Aldrin at [email protected].

Buzz Aldrin is appearing now on ABC's hit show Dancing With The Stars.

SOURCE The APP Company