Ronald E. Evans

Ronald E. Evans

Deceased · Born: Nov 10, 1933 · Died: Apr 7, 1990

Personal Details

BornNov 10, 1933 St. Francis, Kansas

Biography

Ronald Ellwin Evans Jr., a renowned naval officer and aviator of great distinction, entered the world on November 10, 1933, commencing a remarkable journey that would be punctuated by a plethora of accomplishments across various disciplines. With a solid foundation in electrical engineering and aeronautical engineering, Evans' impressive array of skills and expertise would ultimately propel him to celestial heights, as he rose to the esteemed position of NASA astronaut.

Curtis "Curt" Evans, a renowned astronaut, held the esteemed position of command module pilot on the groundbreaking Apollo 17 mission, embarking on a remarkable journey to the Moon. As a result, he became one of the select group of 24 astronauts who have had the extraordinary privilege of setting foot on the lunar surface, a feat that only a handful of individuals have achieved. Furthermore, Evans joined the elite group of 12 individuals who have flown to the Moon without landing on it, a testament to his exceptional skills and expertise as a space traveler.

Career

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