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I was lucky to be invited to interview Apollo 15 Astronaut Al Worden at New Scientist Live in London, UK.

Al is only one of 24 men who have flown to the moon.

And is in the World Guinness Book of Records as the “Most isolated human being”. 

He completed the first deep space EVA – as photographed here.

New Scientist Live - Alex Kumar interview with Al Worden

Photo: Al Worden performing humanity’s first deep-space EVA during Apollo 15’s homeward journey

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

True Gentleman 

More than all of that – he shared his life story with humility, wit and charm.  He was completely down to Earth – a true Gentleman.

Here is his Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Worden

New Scientist Live - Alex Kumar interview with Al Worden

Photo: Pictured with Al

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Look but don’t touch” 

Al signed and dedicated a moon map of his mission’s landing site to/ for me – this is from the man who flew around the moon by himself for 3 days but never landed!

New Scientist Live - Alex Kumar interview with Al Worden

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Scientist Live - Alex Kumar interview with Al Worden

Al’s book is Falling to Earth:

New Scientist Live - Alex Kumar interview with Al Worden

Here is a nice excerpt:

Look out for the interview in print …