John W. Young
Astronaut and Apollo 16 Commander
Born
September 24th, 1930
94 years ago
Died
2018
7 years ago — 88 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American captain, engineer, and astronaut with NASA, contributed significantly to space exploration. Flew on two Apollo missions, including Apollo 16, where commanded the lunar landing and exploration of the Moon's surface. Also served as the first commander of the Space Shuttle program on STS-1, the inaugural flight of the Shuttle in 1981. Had a distinguished career as an astronaut and played a pivotal role in advancing human spaceflight.
Commanded Apollo 16 mission to the Moon
First commander of Space Shuttle STS-1
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