{"id":51984,"date":"2020-03-18T16:12:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T20:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?migration=converted-node-459011"},"modified":"2023-07-26T15:31:28","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T19:31:28","slug":"nasa-administrator-statement-on-apollo-astronaut-al-worden","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/news-release\/nasa-administrator-statement-on-apollo-astronaut-al-worden\/","title":{"rendered":"NASA Administrator Statement on Apollo Astronaut Al Worden"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred \u201cAl\u201d Worden:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNASA sends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Apollo astronaut Al Worden, an astronaut whose achievements in space and on Earth will not be forgotten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA Colonel in the U.S. Air Force, Worden was a test pilot and instructor before joining NASA as an astronaut in 1966. He flew to the Moon as command module pilot aboard Apollo 15. During this time he earned a world record as \u201cmost isolated human being\u201d while his crew mates roamed the lunar surface, and he was 2,235 miles away from anyone else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLater in his career, Worden became Senior Aerospace Scientist at NASA\u2019s Ames Research Center in California. His multiple appearances on the children\u2019s show Mr. Rogers\u2019 Neighborhood surely fueled the desire of many children to pursue careers along the lines of his and become future exploration leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOf his mission Worden said, \u2018Now I know why I\u2019m here. Not for a closer look at the Moon, but to look back at our home, the Earth.\u2019  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe remember this pioneer whose work expanded our horizons.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about Worden\u2019s NASA career, visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/feature\/apollo-15-astronaut-al-worden\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>-end-<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Bettina Incl\u00e1n \/ Matthew Rydin<br \/>\nHeadquarters, Washington<br \/>\n202-358-1600 \/ 202-603-7522<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:bettina.inclan@nasa.gov\">bettina.inclan@nasa.gov<\/a> \/ matthew.m.rydin@nasa.gov<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on the passing of Apollo 15 astronaut Alfred \u201cAl\u201d Worden: \u201cNASA sends its condolences to the family and loved ones of Apollo astronaut Al Worden, an astronaut whose achievements in space and on Earth 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