Tom Stafford

Commander, Apollo 10

Age: 78

Life as an astronaut: So close! Apollo 10 was not a landing mission but flew within 8 miles (13 km) of the moon; Stafford also flew aboard Gemini 6 and 9

Life as a civilian: A retired Air Force general, he founded a consulting company and serves on corporate boards

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