Philip K. Chapman
Astronaut and engineer for Apollo 12
Born
March 5th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
Australia
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An astronaut and engineer, contributions included work with NASA during the Apollo missions. Participated in the Apollo 12 mission as a backup crew member, contributing to advancements in space exploration. Held various engineering positions, impacting spacecraft design and operations. After retiring from NASA, engaged in teaching and sharing knowledge on aerospace engineering.
Served as a backup astronaut for Apollo 12
Worked on spacecraft design at NASA
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