When and where was Charles Duke born?
Charles Moss Duke Jr. was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the 3rd of October 1935.
Questions about Charles Duke
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which Apollo mission did Charles Duke fly to the Moon?
Charles Duke flew as part of the crew for the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission which launched on the 16th of April 1972.
Why was Charles Duke replaced from the Apollo 13 crew?
NASA removed Ken Mattingly from the Apollo 13 prime crew after he contracted rubella from Charles Duke who had fallen ill with the disease two weeks before launch.
What is the significance of Charles Duke being a twin astronaut?
Charles Duke became the first twin to fly in space when he launched aboard Apollo 16 alongside his identical brother William Waters Duke who served as a support crew member.
How long did Charles Duke spend walking on the lunar surface during Apollo 16?
During three excursions onto the lunar surface Charles Duke logged 20 hours and 15 minutes in extravehicular activities while collecting rock samples and evaluating the Lunar Roving Vehicle.