Charles Duke Collection

Astronaut Charles Duke with Lunar Rover on Moon
Astronaut Charles M. Duke, Jr. lunar module pilot during the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, worked at the Lunar Roving Vehicle in center background

Apollo 16 lunar rover, artwork
Apollo 16 lunar rover. Artwork of the US astronaut John Watts Young (born 1930) driving a lunar rover on a performance test run on the Moons surface

Apollo lunar rover, artwork. Two Apollo astronauts in a lunar rover, exploring on the Moon. Their lunar landing module is at upper left

John Young on the lunar surface, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
John Young on the lunar surface, 1972. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, jumps up from the lunar surface as he salutes the U.S

Orion seen from the Rover, lunar surface, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Orion seen from the Rover, lunar surface, 1972. The Apollo 16 Lunar Module " Orion" is photographed from a distance by astronaut Charles M. Duke Jr

Apollo 16 Command and Service Module Over the Moon, 1972. Creator: Thomas Mattingly
Apollo 16 Command and Service Module Over the Moon, 1972. In this photo, the Apollo 16 Command and Service Module (CSM) " Casper" approaches the Lunar Module (LM)

President Nixon with Dr. James Fletcher and Apollo 16 Astronauts, 1972. Creator: NASA
President Nixon with Dr. James Fletcher and Apollo 16 Astronauts, 1972. A model of the Apollo-Soyuz spacecraft with docking adapter is shown to President Richard Nixon

Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. Creator: NASA
Apollo 16 Recovery, 1972. The Apollo 16 command module, with astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly II and Charles M. Duke Jr

Astronaut Charles Duke at the Descartes landing site, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Charles Duke collecting lunar samples on the surface of the Moon, with the Lunar Roving Vehicle

Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Astronaut John Young on the lunar surface, Apollo 16 mission, 21 April 1972. Commander John Young performing the first Apollo 16 Spacewalk at the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package (ALSEP)

Astronaut Charles Duke at the Descartes landing site, Apollo 16 mission, April 1972. Charles Duke collecting lunar samples on the surface of the Moon, with the Lunar Roving Vehicle

Astronauts being recovered from the sea, Apollo 16 mission, 27 April 1972. Creator: NASA
Astronauts being recovered from the sea, Apollo 16 mission, 27 April 1972. Prime recovery helicopter hovering over the Apollo 16 spacecraft after splashdown, 11 days after launch

Apollo 16 Launch
The Apollo 16 Saturn V space vehicle carrying astronauts John W. Young, Thomas K. Mattingly II, and Charles M. Duke, Jr. lifted off to the Moon at 12:54 p.m

Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion on the lunar surface, April 21, 1972. Creator: Charles Duke
Apollo 16 Lunar Module Orion on the lunar surface, April 21, 1972. Astronaut John W. Young, commander of the Apollo 16 lunar landing mission

Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon, 1972 C018 / 3553
Apollo 16 exploration of the Moon. Panoramic image of the landing site of Apollo 16, the fifth and penultimate mission of the US Apollo space program

Apollo 16 astronauts. Original film strip showing three photographs taken by US astronauts on NASAs Apollo 16 mission to the Moon. Apollo 16 was the fifth Apollo mission to land on the Moon

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Charles Duke, a name that will forever be etched in the history of space exploration. As an astronaut on the Apollo 16 mission, he had the incredible opportunity to set foot on the moon and leave his mark on its surface. In this captivating image, we see Charles Duke standing proudly beside the lunar rover, a symbol of human ingenuity and determination. The Apollo 16 lunar rover was a marvel of engineering, allowing astronauts to traverse the rugged terrain of our celestial neighbor with ease. This artwork beautifully captures the essence of this groundbreaking vehicle, showcasing its sleek design and futuristic appeal. Another stunning piece of artwork showcases Astronaut John Young as he takes his first steps onto the lunar surface, and is through Charles Duke's lens that we are able to witness this historic moment unfold before our eyes. The sheer magnitude of this achievement is awe-inspiring. In yet another breathtaking photograph taken by Charles Duke himself, we catch a glimpse of Orion from the perspective of the rover. The vastness and desolation of space are palpable in this image, reminding us just how small we truly are in comparison. As part of President Nixon's visit to NASA after their successful mission, Charles Duke stands alongside Dr. James Fletcher and his fellow Apollo 16 astronauts for an iconic photo op. Their smiles reflect not only their personal triumph but also symbolize humanity's collective victory over seemingly insurmountable challenges. The journey doesn't end there; even after returning safely to Earth, there were still more moments worth capturing. The recovery process following any space mission is crucial for ensuring astronaut safety and well-being. In this snapshot taken during Apollo 16 Recovery operations, we witness firsthand how meticulous planning leads to flawless execution. Back on solid ground at last. Here we see Astronaut Charles Duke exploring Descartes landing site during his time on Apollo 16 mission in April 1972 - a testament to human curiosity and thirst for knowledge about the unknown.