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       In the Shadow of the Moon

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       Space Warriors

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       The Wonder of It All

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       The Last Man on the Moon

       2016
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       Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo

       2017

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charles_DukeCharles Duke - Wikipedia

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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 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, at age 36 years and 201 days.

   • Retirement: January 1, 1976
   • Selection: 1966 NASA Group 5

   • Missions: Apollo 16

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4. www.washingtonpost.com › history › 2022/04/21Apollo 16 astronaut reflects on life and God on landing ...

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   Apr 21, 2022 · Retropolis. The surprising voyage of Charlie Duke: An astronaut reaches for heaven. By Earl Swift. April 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke beside the moon's Plum...

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5. www.space.com › 20691-charles-duke-astronautCharles Duke: From Capcom to Moonwalker | Space

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   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...

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   Who was Charlie Duke?

   • Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke beside the moon's Plum Crater during the first drive the astronauts took April 21, 1972. (NASA/Apollo Lunar Surface Journal) To hear Charlie Duke tell it, his life’s most important moment did not come 50 years ago today, when he became the 10th and youngest of 12 people to walk on the moon.

   The surprising voyage of Charlie Duke: An astronaut reaches for heaven

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   Why did Charlie Duke think he was on the Moon?

   • Charlie Duke thought he was on his way to exploring an area of the moon that was different from where NASA has sent astronauts before. He just did not know how different it really was.

   Apollo 16: Celebrating 50 years since the penultimate moon landing

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   How did Charlie Duke celebrate his 25th birthday?

   • In 1972, Air Force test pilot Lt. Col. Charlie Duke celebrated the service’s 25th birthday nearly alone and far from home in unfamiliar territory. He placed a specially engraved coin on the dusty ground, large and silver and embossed with the Air Force seal, along with other mementos that reminded him of America.

   How astronaut Charlie Duke brought the Air Force to the moon

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   Who was Charles Moss Duke Jr?

   • Charles Moss Duke Jr. was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 3, 1935, the son of Charles Moss Duke, an insurance salesman, and his wife Willie Catherine née Waters, who worked as a buyer for Best & Co. He was followed six minutes later by his identical twin brother William Waters (Bill) Duke.

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7. www.airforcetimes.com › news › your-air-forceHow astronaut Charlie Duke brought the Air Force to the moon

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   Learn how Charlie Duke, a retired Air Force brigadier general and Apollo 16 astronaut, brought the service to the moon in 1972 and left a commemorative coin behind. See new high-resolution photos of his lunar adventure and his career as a test pilot and instructor.

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8. www.space.com › apollo-16-50th-anniversary-charlieApollo 16: Celebrating 50 years since the penultimate moon ...

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   Apr 16, 2022 · Charlie Duke was the lunar module pilot on NASA's penultimate moon landing mission, Apollo 16, 50 years ago. He and commander John Young faced unexpected challenges and discoveries at the Descartes Highlands, collected unique samples and drove the lunar rover.

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9. scmuseum.org › explore › exhibitionsApollo 16 & Beyond: South Carolina in Space

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   Learn about the lunar mission and moonwalk of South Carolina astronaut Charles Duke, the youngest person to step on the Moon. See his flight suit, memorabilia and other objects from the Apollo 16 exhibition at the South Carolina State Museum.

10. www.wistv.com › 2022/05/06 › 50-years-after-apollo50 years after Apollo 16, South Carolinian Charlie Duke ...

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    May 6, 2022 · Duke was raised in Lancaster and is still going strong inspiring the next generation. The memory from the 11-day mission remains clear for Duke, who sat down with WIS for an interview outside...