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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 is one of the 12 men who walked on the Moon and the youngest to do so. He was also involved in four other Apollo missions, retired from NASA in 1975, and became a Christian minister.
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.
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Nov 10, 2010 · Duke waited three years and four flights for the chance to follow in the wake of Neil Armstrong's nerve-jangling lunar touchdown in 1969. He safely piloted the Apollo 16 lunar module, known as ...
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.
Jul 27, 2009 · Interview with Apollo 16 astronaut Charles Duke on the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. Duke discusses his childhood, his Apollo program memories and what it takes to be successful in...
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