Al Worden

Al Worden was an American astronaut and Air Force officer, best known for his role in NASA's Apollo 15 mission in 1971. During this mission, he flew in the command module, orbiting the Moon while his crewmates explored its surface. Worden conducted scientific experiments and made significant contributions to lunar research. Additionally, he is renowned for performing the first spacewalk while in lunar orbit, which involved retrieving film from a camera. After retiring from NASA, he became an advocate for space exploration and education, inspiring future generations about the importance of science and technology.