Ronald Evans

American astronaut and Apollo 17 command module pilot

Ronald Evans - American astronaut and Apollo 17 command module pilot
Born

November 10th, 1933
91 years ago

Died

April 7th, 1990
34 years ago — 56 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An astronaut who served as the command module pilot for Apollo 17, the final manned mission to the Moon. This mission marked the last time humans traveled beyond low Earth orbit until the Space Shuttle program began in the 1980s. During Apollo 17, spent 12 days in space, conducting scientific experiments and observations. Prior to joining NASA, served as a naval aviator and test pilot. After leaving NASA, held various positions in the aerospace industry and contributed to efforts in space exploration until death in 1990.

Served as command module pilot for Apollo 17

Conducted scientific experiments during the mission

Worked as a naval aviator and test pilot

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