Charlie Duke Collection

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 Lunar Module diorama at the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Charles Dukes Apollo spacesuit is posed next to a mock-up of the Lunar Module

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"Charlie Duke: A Pioneer of Lunar Exploration" In 1972, astronaut Charlie Duke made history as part of the Apollo 16 mission, leaving an indelible mark on space exploration. Captured by his lens, we witness monumental moments that shaped our understanding of the universe. One iconic image showcases John Young venturing onto the lunar surface, a testament to human achievement and courage. With Charles Duke behind the camera, this photograph encapsulates the awe-inspiring beauty and vastness of space. Another remarkable shot reveals Orion from the Rover's perspective on the moon's surface. This image captures both technological marvel and scientific curiosity as they converge in one extraordinary moment. Commanding attention is a snapshot depicting Apollo 16's Command and Service Module majestically hovering over Earth's natural satellite. Thomas Mattingly skillfully immortalizes this breathtaking sight while reminding us of humanity's audacious spirit. A meeting between President Nixon, Dr. James Fletcher, and Apollo 16 astronauts symbolizes national pride and admiration for these intrepid explorers who pushed boundaries beyond imagination. The recovery scene following their successful mission exemplifies teamwork at its finest; NASA personnel diligently bring back our heroes from their daring journey through uncharted territory. At Descartes landing site during Apollo 16’s April expedition, Charles Duke stands tall amidst lunar terrain—a testament to human resilience against all odds—inspiring generations to dream big. John Young once again graces our vision on the lunar surface in another captivating frame captured by Charlie Duke himself—an intimate glimpse into an otherworldly adventure that few have experienced firsthand. Apollo 16’s Lunar Module Orion rests peacefully on April 21st—the culmination of years' worth of planning and dedication—reminding us that even among desolate landscapes lies evidence of mankind's triumphs against adversity. Lastly, a diorama showcasing an intricately detailed replica of an Apollo Lunar Module serves as a reminder not only of past achievements but also of the boundless potential for future exploration.