John Young: Who Was Legendary Moon-Walking NASA Astronaut?




NASA announced the death of pioneering astronaut John Young on January 6. The agency’s “most experienced astronaut,” he died at 87 years old as a result of complications from pneumonia.

A veteran space traveler, Young was the first astronaut to fly to space six times. He took part in the Gemini, Apollo and space shuttle programs.


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