Search results
Learn about Charles Duke, the tenth and youngest person to walk on the Moon in 1972 as part of Apollo 16. Find out his biography, education, career, awards and achievements as a former NASA astronaut and USAF general.
Watch an interview with astronaut Charlie Duke, the tenth man to walk on the Moon, on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 16 mission. He shares his career, challenges, and reflections on the historic event and his faith.
- 84 min
- 37.7K
- Socrates in the City
Apr 16, 2013 · Learn about Charles Duke's career as a fighter pilot, Apollo 11 communicator and Apollo 16 lunar explorer. Find out how he landed on the moon, exposed Ken Mattingly to measles and left a photo of his family behind.
On April 27, 1972, astronaut Charles Duke took his first steps on the... It’s been 50 years since Apollo 16 — the fifth of the NASA program to land on the moon.
- 3 min
- 936
- WCNC Charlotte Weather IQ
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.
- Earl Swift
People also ask
Who was Charlie Duke?
Did Charlie Duke walk on the Moon?
How many miles did Charlie Duke travel on Apollo 16?
Who was Charles Moss Duke Jr?
Sep 18, 2022 · Charlie Duke, Lunar Module Pilot of the Apollo 16 mission, talks about his astronaut training, his memories of the Moon and his thoughts about the future of US space flight.
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.