Eugene Cernan

Astronaut and Apollo 17 Commander

Eugene Cernan - Astronaut and Apollo 17 Commander
Born

March 14th, 1934
91 years ago

Died

January 16th, 2017
8 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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Served as a United States Navy officer and aviator. Participated in three NASA missions: Gemini 9A, Apollo 10, and Apollo 17. Commanded Apollo 17, which was the last manned mission to the Moon. Walked on the lunar surface, becoming the last person to leave the Moon. Contributed to extensive scientific research and exploration during space missions.

Commanded Apollo 17 mission

Last person to walk on the Moon

Participated in Gemini 9A and Apollo 10

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