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Published on 2025-02-13 11:42:19 - MSN
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  • "I weighed 363 pounds with all my equipment, but up on the Moon, just 60 pounds
  • so you could really spring up!"

The article discusses Charles Duke, the youngest astronaut to walk on the moon, who at the age of 36, was part of the Apollo 16 mission in 1972. Duke, now 88, attended St. Petersburg High School in Florida and later graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. He has since become an advocate for inspiring the next generation of explorers and scientists. Duke shares his experiences and the importance of STEM education, often speaking at schools and events to encourage young people to pursue careers in space exploration. He emphasizes the role of education and curiosity in pushing the boundaries of human achievement, reflecting on his own journey from a young student to a moonwalker, and how his experiences can motivate others to dream big and contribute to future space endeavors.

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