Command Module Pilot News Today

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NASA meticulously selected organizations nationwide to receive Moon Tree seedlings from the Artemis I mission. These seedlings, having circled the Moon, will now be planted in various communities. The selection criteria focused on the ability of institutions to care for diverse tree species and enhance educational opportunities. The concept of Moon trees originated from seeds flown aboard Apollo 14 in 1971, championed by Edward P. Cliff and astronaut Stuart Roosa.

Air Force Colonel Frank Frederick Borman II made history as the commander of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to fly around the moon.

Air Force Colonel Frank Frederick Borman II made history as the commander of Apollo 8, the first manned mission to fly around the moon.

Ken Mattingly — who orbited the Moon and flew on the space shuttle — will forever be known as the astronaut who guided Apollo 13 safely home.

Portrayed by Gary Sinise in the film Apollo 13, Mattingly was replaced by Jack Swigert on the crew after exposure to measles. Instead, Mattingly flew on Apollo 16.

Portrayed by Gary Sinise in the film Apollo 13, Mattingly was replaced by Jack Swigert on the crew after exposure to measles. Instead, Mattingly flew on Apollo 16.

Mattingly was also known for being removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 crew 72 hours before its scheduled launch.

Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly, who helped guide the Apollo 13 mission from the ground and later piloted the Apollo 16 Command Module died at the age of 87.

A NASA astronaut who was removed from the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission but helped bring its crew back home safely thanks to his problem-solving efforts from ground control has died at the age of 87.His most dramatic role came when he was assigned as command module pilot for the Apollo 13 flight but was grounded 72 hours prior to launch due to exposure to rubella, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.