John Young

50 years ago, Apollo 16 astronauts Charlie Duke and John Young roved across the lunar highlands to study the Moon's geology. Here are the highlights of the mission in the astronauts' own words.

Newly-named 'Capt. John Young Hangar' honors legendary NASA astronaut

Because the Apollo 16 launch coincided with the 1972 Munich Olympics, Charlie Duke and John Young decided to hold their own Olympics on the moon. During high jump, Duke's 150-lb. backpack threw him off balance and he went over backwards. Duke still holds the high jump record on the moon