Quote by: Charles Duke

The Moon was the most spectacularly beautiful desert you could ever imagine. Unspoilt. Untouched. It had a vibrancy about it and the contrast between it and the black sky was so vivid, it just made this impression of excitement and wonder.


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Author Bio


  • NameCharles Duke
  • DescriptionAmerican engineer, retired U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and a former astronaut for NASA
  • AliasesCharles Moss Duke, Jr.
  • BornOctober 3, 1935
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionAir Force Officer; Astronaut; Test Pilot; Fighter Pilot; Flight Instructor
  • AwardsLegionnaire Of Legion Of Merit