Jan 10

Space Rocket History #239 – Apollo 12 – Commander Charles Conrad – Part 2

Pete Conrad joined NASA as part of the second group of astronauts, known as the New Nine, on September 17, 1962. He was regarded as one of the best pilots in the group, and was among the first of his group to be assigned a Gemini mission.

Conrad (right) with his Gemini 11 crewmate Dick Gordon, following their flight

Conrad descends the Lunar Module ladder, moments before becoming the third human to walk on the Moon

Conrad undergoes dental exam by Skylab 2 Science Pilot, Dr. Joseph P. Kerwin, M.D.

Dec 13

Space Rocket History #236 – Apollo 12 – Command Module Pilot Richard “Dick” Gordon

After graduating from the University of Washington, Gordon joined the US Navy, and after his first exposure to planes decided to become a pilot. Gordon said “Once I found what the airplane could do for me, or I could do for it, it was love at first sight.”

Richard Gordon Gemini photo

Richard Gordon on Gemini 11

Dick Gordon circled with Apollo behind