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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.
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 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 ...
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.
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:...
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...
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.
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 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, at age 36 years and 201 days.
In December 1975, Duke retired from the Astronaut program to enter private business. He is owner of Duke Investments, and is President of Charlie Duke Enterprises. He is an active speaker and Christian lay witness and President of Duke Ministry For Christ.
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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.
NASA’s Apollo 16 mission brought South Carolinian Charles Duke to the Moon on April 27, 1972. Duke, who was raised in Lancaster, became the youngest person to step on the Moon - a record which still stands today.
May 12, 2022 · On April 27, 1972, astronaut Charles Duke took his first steps on the moon, making him the youngest person to do so at 36 years and 201 days. He still holds that record today.
Nov 2, 2015 · On April 20, 1972, Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke took his first steps on the moon. He was 36 at the time and is the youngest human in history to ever walk on the lunar surface. But...
Charles Moss "Charlie" Duke Jr. (born October 3, 1935), (Brig Gen, USAF, Ret.), is an American former astronaut, retired U.S. Air Force officer and test pilot. As Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972, at the age of 36, he became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon .
Jun 11, 2019 · Astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr. collects lunar samples during the first Apollo 16 extravehicular activity at the Descartes landing site on April 21, 1972. NASA. MISSION MOON: Nearly 50 years have...
Charles Moss "Charlie" Duke, Jr. (born October 3, 1935), (Brig Gen, USAF, Ret.), is an American engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and a former astronaut for NASA. As Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 in 1972, he became the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon.
Aug 2, 2021 · Charles Duke was the lunar module pilot on the Apollo 16 mission to the moon in 1972. He was 36 years old at the time, making him the youngest to walk on the moon. He...
Jun 29, 2024 · Charles III (born November 14, 1948, Buckingham Palace, London, England) is the king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from September 8, 2022. He is the eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, duke of Edinburgh.
Mar 23, 2023 · Charles—formerly the Prince of Wales—was three years old when he inherited the heir apparent title that he held for a record seven decades. His ascension had knock-on effects for the...
Sep 9, 2022 · Charles, the oldest person to ever assume the British throne, became King Charles III on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. No date has been set for his coronation. After an apprenticeship that began as a child, Charles embodies the modernization of the British monarchy.
Mar 10, 2023 · Britain's King Charles named his younger brother Prince Edward as the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, handing him the title last held by their father Prince Philip, Buckingham Palace said in...
On social media, the royal family shared a group photo of Prince William (known as the Duke of Rothesay when in Scotland), King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince Edward in the full regalia for ...
Charles (born Nov. 10, 1433, Dijon, Burgundy [now in France]—died Jan. 5, 1477, near Nancy, Lorraine) was the last of the great dukes of Burgundy (1467 to 1477).
22 hours ago · The Duke of Sussex, 39, released his tell-all book, “Spare” in January last year. AFP via Getty Images Still, the content that made it into the first book managed to cause enough damage .
Jun 25, 2024 · Queen Camilla Goes Glam in Tiara for State Banquet at Buckingham Palace with King Charles and Prince William. The Emperor and Empress of Japan's state visit to the U.K. kicked off earlier in the ...
3 days ago · Charles J. Dunlap Jr., the former deputy judge advocate general of the United States Air Force, joined the Duke Law faculty in July 2010 where he is a professor of the practice of law and Executive Director of the Center on Law, Ethics and National Security.
Jun 27, 2024 · Harry and Meghan painted as royals from history. A Welsh artist has unveiled a new series of pieces including a depiction of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex as historical royals. Dan Llywelyn Hall ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Here, see all the best photos of the royals (and their guests) at the Japan state banquet: Queen Camilla, Empress Masako, Emperor Naruhito, and King Charles pose for a formal portrait. The royals ...
Jun 27, 2024 · Duke basketball forward Kyle Filipowski / Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports. ... he watched 2023-24 Duke basketball one-and-done guard Jared McCain become the only Blue Devil to go in the first ...
