Apollo XVI lunar module pilot and astronaut Charles Duke explores his journey from NASA’s astronaut program to landing on the moon with host, Tom Seaver. Vivid accounts from his life provide stories for even the most imaginative minds.
Charles Duke recounts his path to joining the Apollo XVI crew, including his time spent as backup crew for Apollo XIII. He provides a detailed account of the technological failures that nearly doomed that mission and how it proved beneficial for his next mission. Following his contributions to Apollo XIII, Charles Duke reflects on the simulation training that he experienced to become prepared for Apollo XVI. He praises the accuracy of the simulations to the actual flight and highlights the level of detail throughout them.
With live footage of his time spent on the moon, follow along as Charles Duke describes his role in guiding the spacecraft safely to the surface of the moon and exploring its surface. Relive his time on the moon as he shares vivid details of his observation of the moon’s surface and its breathtaking differences from the Earth as we know it.
The interview also touches on Charles Duke’s post-astronaut reflections, including his new evangelical speaking role and perspective on faith.
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