Alfred Worden

Alfred Worden was an American astronaut and engineer who flew on NASA’s Apollo 15 mission in 1971. As the command module pilot, he orbited the Moon while his crewmates explored the surface. Worden’s role included operating critical spacecraft systems and conducting scientific experiments. After his spaceflight, he contributed to space technology development and advocated for space research. His work helped advance human space exploration, and he is remembered for his dedication and expertise in the field.