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.
Jun 20, 2024 · Charles M. Duke, Jr., was a US Air Force test pilot before being chosen as part of NASA’s fifth astronaut group in April 1966. He served as the spacecraft communicator (CAPCOM) for the Apollo 11 Moon landing and as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 16 in April 1972.
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:...
The mission was crewed by Commander John Young, Lunar Module Pilot Charles Duke and Command Module Pilot Ken Mattingly. Launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on April 16, 1972, Apollo 16 experienced a number of minor glitches en route to the Moon.
