When and where was Gene Cernan born?
Eugene Andrew Cernan was born on the 14th of March 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. His father Andrew George Cernan came from Slovak descent while his mother Rose Cernan held Czech ancestry.
Questions about Gene Cernan
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What degree did Gene Cernan earn from Purdue University?
Cernan received a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering with a final GPA of 5.1 out of 6.0 in 1956. He later earned a Master of Science degree in aeronautical engineering at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in 1963.
Which mission made Gene Cernan the last person to walk on the Moon?
Gene Cernan walked on the lunar surface during Apollo 17 between December 11 and 14, 1972. He spoke words that remain the last spoken by a human being standing on the lunar surface as he prepared to climb the ladder for the final time.
How many hours of flight time did Gene Cernan log during his naval career?
During his naval career, Cernan logged more than 5,000 hours of flying time which included 4,800 hours specifically in jet aircraft. He also made at least 200 successful landings on aircraft carriers while serving as a fighter pilot.
Who was the lunar module pilot for Gene Cernan's Apollo 17 mission?
NASA named Harrison Schmitt as the lunar module pilot for Apollo 17 in August 1971. Cernan fought to keep his crew together and eventually flew with Schmitt to complete three days of surface activity.