In the Shadow of the Moon
2007
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Charles Moss Duke Jr. (born October 3, 1935) is an American former astronaut, United States Air Force (USAF) officer and test pilot. As Lunar Module pilot of Apollo 16 in 1972, he became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon, at age 36 years and 201 days.
Apr 16, 2013 · Charles M. Duke Jr. is a NASA astronaut who explored the moon during Apollo 16, but he is also known for his crucial role as Capcom — the spacecraft communicator — during the hair-raising ...
Charlie Duke, Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 16, 10th man on the moon. “As an American, it was my honor to serve my country by going aboard Apollo 16 and becoming the 10th man to walk on the lunar surface.” About Charlie. ONE OF ONLY FOUR. — ABOUT: Only 12 men ever walked on the Moon.
Apr 20, 2022 · Apollo 16 astronaut and Air Force Lt. Col. Charlie Duke explores the moon's Descartes Highlands in April 1972. Space imaging expert Andy Saunders remastered the photo from the original flight...
Apr 21, 2022 · The half-million miles Charlie Duke traveled on Apollo 16 was a prelude to an even more life-changing journey he made back on Earth.
Jul 14, 2022 · On the eve of his 59th wedding anniversary, the tenth man to walk on the Moon, astronaut Charlie Duke is interviewed by Eric Metaxas for a special Socrates in the City event commemorating the...
Apr 16, 2022 · Backdropped by his mission patch, astronaut Charlie Duke chats with guests at a brunch celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Apollo 16 moon landing, April 2, 2022 in Houston. (Image credit:...
Charles Moss Duke Jr. (born October 3, 1935) is an American former astronaut, United States Air Force (USAF) officer and test pilot. As lunar module pilot of Apollo 16 in 1972, he became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon, at age 36 years and 201 days.
May 6, 2022 · COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - A big celebration at the South Carolina State Museum marks 50 years since Apollo 16, when South Carolinian Charles Duke became the youngest person ever to walk on the Moon....
Apr 18, 2018 · Bachelor of science in naval sciences from U.S. Naval Academy, 1957; master of science in aeronautics and astronautics from MIT, 1964; recipient of two honorary doctorates; Brigadier General, USAF, Ret.; later President of Charlie Duke Enterprises, Inc.; hobbies: Hunting, fishing, reading, golf; he is now an active Christian Lay Witness who has ...
