Man on the moon

Who has walked on the moon

John W. Young
Date of birth: September 24, 1930
Gender: Male
Place of birth: San Francisco, California
Number of flights: 6
Duration in space: 34d 19h 39m
First launch: 03-23-1965
Selection: 1962 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Apollo, Columbia, Gemini
Missions: Apollo 10, Apollo 16, Gemini 3, Gemini 10, STS-1, STS-9
Date on Moon: April, 21, 1972
Rank: Captain, United States Navy

Neil Armstrong
Full name: Neil Alden Armstrong
Date of birth: August 5, 1930
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Wapakoneta, Ohio, U.S.
Number of flights: 2
Duration in space: 8d 14h 12m 31s
First launch: 03-16-1966
Selection: 1957 MISS Group, 1960 Dyna-Soar, 1962 NASA Astronaut Group 2
Profession: Aviator, Engineer
Spacecraft used: Apollo, Gemini
Missions: Apollo 11, Gemini 8
Date on Moon: July, 21, 1969

Christa McAuliffe
Full name: Christa McAuliffe
Date of birth: September 2, 1948
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 01m 13s
First launch: 01-28-1986
Selection: Teacher in Space Project
Profession: Educator
Spacecraft used: Challenger
Missions: STS-51-L
First teacher in space, killed in Challenger explosion
Died on mission: yes

Sally K. Ride
Full name: Dr. Sally Kristen Ride
Date of birth: May 26, 1951
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Encino, Los Angeles, California
Number of flights: 2
Duration in space: 14d 07h 46m
First launch: 06-18-1983
Selection: 1978 NASA Group
Profession: Scientist
Spacecraft used: Challenger
Missions: STS-7, STS-41-G
First American woman in space

Ellen Ochoa
Full name: Ellen Lauri Ochoa
Date of birth: May 10, 1958
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California
Number of flights: 4
Duration in space: 40d 19h 37m
First launch: 04-08-1993
Selection: 1990 NASA Group
Profession: Engineer
Spacecraft used: Atlantis, Discovery
Missions: STS-56, STS-66, STS-96, STS-110
First Hispanic American woman in space

Bill Nelson
Full name: Clarence William "Bill" Nelson
Date of birth: September 29, 1942
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Miami, Florida
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 6d 02h 03m
First launch: 01-12-1986
Selection: 1985
Profession: Politician
Spacecraft used: Columbia
Missions: STS-61-C

Yuri Gagarin
Full name: Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin
Date of birth: March 9, 1934
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Klushino, RSFSR, Soviet Union
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 1h 48m
First launch: 04-12-1961
Selection: Air Force Group 1
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Vostok
Missions: Vostok 1
Rank: Colonel (Polkovnik), Soviet Air Force
First human in space

Alan B. Shepard, Jr.
Date of birth: November 18, 1923
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Derry, New Hampshire
Number of flights: 2
Duration in space: 216h 57m
First launch: 05-05-1961
Selection: 1959 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Apollo, Mercury
Missions: Apollo 14, Mercury-Redstone 3
Date on Moon: February, 05, 1971
Rank: Rear Admiral, USN
First American in space

Gary Payton
Full name: Gary Eugene Payton
Date of birth: June 20, 1948
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Rock Island, Illinois
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 3d 01h 33m
First launch: 01-24-1985
Selection: 1979 USAF Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Discovery
Missions: STS-51-C
Rank: Colonel, USAF

Michael Baker
Full name: Michael Allen Baker
Date of birth: October 27, 1953
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Memphis, Tennessee
Number of flights: 4
Duration in space: 40d 04h 59m
First launch: 08-02-1991
Selection: 1985 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Atlantis, Columbia, Endeavour
Missions: STS-43, STS-52, STS-68, STS-81(Launched), STS-81(Landed)
Rank: Captain, United States Navy (Retired)

James A. Lovell, Jr.
Full name: James "Jim" Arthur Lovell, Jr.
Date of birth: March 25, 1928
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Number of flights: 4
Duration in space: 29d 19h 03m
First launch: 12-04-1965
Selection: 1962 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Apollo, Gemini
Missions: Apollo 13, Apollo 8, Gemini 7, Gemini 12
Rank: Captain, USN
First to fly around the Moon

Lisa M. Nowak
Full name: Lisa Marie Nowak
Date of birth: May 10, 1963
Gender: Female
Place of birth: Washington, D.C.
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 12d 18h 36m
First launch: 07-04-2006
Selection: 1996 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator, Engineer
Spacecraft used: Discovery
Missions: STS-121(Launched), STS-121(Landed)
Rank: Captain, USN

Guion S. Bluford, Jr.
Full name: Guion “Guy” Bluford, Jr.
Date of birth: November 22, 1942
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Number of flights: 4
Duration in space: 28d 16h 33m
First launch: 08-30-1983
Selection: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Challenger, Discovery
Missions: STS-8, STS-39, STS-53, STS-61-A
Rank: Colonel, USAF
First African American in space

John W. Young
Full name: John Watts Young
Date of birth: September 24, 1930
Gender: Male
Place of birth: San Francisco, California
Number of flights: 6
Duration in space: 34d 19h 39m
First launch: 03-23-1965
Selection: 1962 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Apollo, Columbia, Gemini
Missions: Apollo 10, Apollo 16, Gemini 3, Gemini 10, STS-1, STS-9
Date on Moon: April, 21, 1972

Gordon Cooper, Jr.
Full name: Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr.
Date of birth: March 6, 1927
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Number of flights: 2
Duration in space: 222h
First launch: 05-15-1963
Selection: 1959 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Gemini, Mercury
Missions: Gemini 5, Mercury-Atlas 9
Rank: Colonel, USAF

Scott Carpenter
Full name: Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Date of birth: May 1, 1925
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Boulder, Colorado
Number of flights: 1
Duration in space: 4h 56m
First launch: 05-24-1962
Selection: 1959 NASA Group
Profession: Aviator
Spacecraft used: Mercury
Missions: Mercury-Atlas 7

Icons of Baseball

Icons of Baseball

 Icons of Baseball. With baseball season now in full swing, some players are stamping their identities as the next icons in baseball’s long history of great players. We check in with some famous players from yesterday and today.

Nolan Ryan

This baseball legend is No. 1 in career strikeouts and posted a major-league-record seven no-hitters during his long career. Ryan is currently the president of his former team.

Johnny Bench

As a member of the Cincinnati Reds, the catcher was named to the All-Star team 14 times, chosen MVP twice, led the Reds to a championship in 1976 and was named World Series MVP. Bench now makes speaking appearances and participates in charity golf tournaments and fundraising.

Ken Griffey Jr.

The former Seattle Mariner was one of baseball’s biggest stars in the 1990s. His flawless swing made him one of the best home run hitters. He retired in 2010 with the Seattle Mariners and is now a consultant with the club.

Joe Morgan

Another member of “The Big Red Machine,” the second baseman won back-to-back MVP awards and drove in the winning run of the 1975 World Series. Morgan has since done broadcasting work for ESPN, ABC and NBC, and he currently works for the Reds.

Pete Rose

This baseball great and switch-hitter still leads the majors in hits, games played, at-bats, and outs. However, his off-the-field antics have barred him from entering a special place.

Willie Mays

The San Francisco Giants star was a two-time MVP, had a career batting average of .302, earned 12 Gold Gloves and was an All-Star 24 times. The baseball great currently works in management for this team and still attends most home games

Stan Musial

The former St. Louis Cardinal was one of baseball’s hottest players in the golden age. Musial was a three-time MVP, led his team to three world championships and was an All-Star 24 times. In February, he received a great honor from President Barack Obama.

Yogi Berra

This New York Yankees catcher is considered one of the all-time great Yankees. Earning the MVP award three times, he appeared in 14 World Series and won 10 championships. After retirement he went on to be a successful manager, and he still gets an invite to spring training with the Yankees every year.

Hank Aaron

This former Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves star is considered one of the best to ever play the game. He posted over 3,000 hits and was an All-Star 25 times. Whose famous record did he break?  He received an honor in 2002.

Cal Ripken Jr.

The Baltimore Orioles shortstop and third baseman surpassed another baseball legend’s record of most consecutive games played in 1995 and the streak ended in 1998. He retired in 2001 and has since started charitable organizations and owns a minor-league ball club.

Mariano Rivera

This current Yankees closer has played 17 seasons with New York. He is a five-time World Series champion, has 565 saves and a 2.22 earned-run average. He is expected to go down as one of the greatest closers in the game.

Barry Bonds

The former San Francisco Giants slugger was a seven-time MVP and a 14-time All-Star who holds the season record for home runs. He’s also one of the more controversial players. He recently went to trial for allegations of steroid use.

Dennis Eckersley

This Hall of Fame pitcher played his best years as a relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. In 1992, he was named MVP and won an award reserved for pitchers.  He is currently a studio analyst for an East Coast team.

Rod Carew

The former Minnesota Twins and California Angels infielder posted a lifetime .328 batting average and more than 3,000 hits. He was an All-Star 18 times, in all but his final season.

Ozzie Guillen

This outspoken former shortstop with the Chicago White Sox and current manager of the team has seen success as both a player and manager. Voted the 1985 Rookie of the Year, he also won a 2005 award for helping lead his team to a World Series championship.

Tony Gwynn

Tony Gwynn played his entire 20-year career for one team.  He was an eight-time National League batting champion, five-time Gold Glove winner and 15-time All-Star, and he had a career batting average of .338. He is currently the baseball coach at his alma mater.

Roberto Alomar

This prolific second baseman is considered one of the best second baseman in baseball history. He was a 12-time All-Star, two-time World Series champ and 10-time Gold Glove winner. Has he been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame?

Sandy Koufax

A member of the storied Brooklyn Dodgers and Los Angeles Dodgers, the former pitcher earned three Cy Young Awards, pitched four no-hitters and was a two-time World Series MVP, before retiring. The legend was honored at the White House in 2010.

Bob Gibson

This pitching great played all 17 seasons of his career for the same team.  He set a major-league record for strikeouts (35) during a World Series and was named World Series MVP twice. He is currently the vice president of a non-profit organization.

Rickey Henderson

This lightning-fast left fielder holds the record for stolen bases at and career runs. He is considered the greatest leadoff hitter in history. He retired in 2003 and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2009.