When was Stuart Roosa born and where did he grow up?
Stuart Allen Roosa was born on the 16th of August 1933 in Durango, Colorado. He grew up in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he attended Justus Grade School and Claremore High School.
Questions about Stuart Roosa
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What specific role did Stuart Roosa play during the Apollo 14 mission?
Stuart Roosa remained alone in orbit while his crewmates explored the lunar surface for two days. He piloted the Command Module Kitty Hawk around the Moon thirty-four times between January 31 and the 9th of February 1971.
How many hours did Stuart Roosa spend in space throughout his career?
Stuart Roosa logged 217 total hours in space throughout his career. This duration included 33 hours conducting experiments while his crewmates walked on the ground below during the Apollo 14 mission.
What tree seeds traveled into space aboard Stuart Roosa's spacecraft?
A joint project sent loblolly pine, sycamore, sweet gum, redwood, and Douglas fir seeds into space aboard Stuart Roosa's spacecraft. These specimens became known as the Moon Trees after they were germinated and planted across the United States upon return to Earth.
When did Stuart Roosa die and what caused his death?
Stuart Roosa died on the 12th of December 1994 at age 61 in Washington, D.C. Complications from pancreatitis caused his passing shortly after turning 61.