Charlie Duke

Acting

Born: 1935-10-03
From: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Gender: Male
Popularity: 0.1

Also Known As

Charles DukeCharles Moss Duke Jr.

Biography

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 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, at age 36 years and 201 days.

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Awards & Nominations7 won · 1 nominated

🏆 Won

National Aviation Hall of Fame

2019
🏆 Won

International Space Hall of Fame

1983
🏆 Won

NASA Distinguished Service Medal

1972
🏆 Won

Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

🏆 Won

Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

🏆 Won

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

🏆 Won

United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

Nominated

NASA Astronaut Group 5