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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 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, 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 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...
May 12, 2022 · The Charlotte native was the youngest man to ever set foot on the moon in NASA's Apollo space program. He's also excited about the future with the Artemis program.
Jan 6, 2017 · As part of Apollo 16 in April 1972, Charles Duke became the tenth -- and youngest -- man to step onto the lunar surface, just minutes after his crewmate John Young. In a way, Duke was famous...
