Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009

Al Worden

Command-module pilot, Apollo 15

Age: 77

Life as an astronaut: A bridesmaid twice, backing up Apollo 9 and 12 crews, he at last flew to the moon on Apollo 15; did not get to land but did conduct a spacewalk

Life as a civilian: President of aerospace company; vice president of BF Goodrich; frequent public speaker