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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 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.
Jul 14, 2022 · On the eve of his 59th wedding anniversary, the tenth man to walk on the Moon, astronaut Charlie Duke is interviewed by Eric Metaxas for a special Socrates in the City event commemorating the...
May 12, 2022 · 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.
The day after NASA’s successful landing of the Perseverance Rover on Mars, Doug McKelway had the opportunity to interview Charles Duke, a former NASA astrona...
