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GradyPhilpott · 6 February 2016, 10:25 AM

It's hard to believe that moon landings are almost ancient history. Only 12 men have set foot on the moon and it won't be too many years before they are all gone.

Edgar Mitchell, one of just 12 human beings who walked on the moon, has died, according to his ex-wife, Anita Mitchell.

Mitchell was 85.

"On behalf of the entire NASA family, I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement.

"He believed in exploration, having been drawn to NASA by President Kennedy's call to send humans to the moon. He is one of the pioneers in space exploration on whose shoulders we now stand."

Mitchell died Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to NASA. His death occurred on the eve of the 45th anniversary of his lunar landing, which took place on February 5, 1971.

Mitchell, who was the lunar module pilot, found the trip to be a profound experience.

"Looking at Earth from space and seeing it was a planet in isolation ... that was an experience of ecstasy, realizing that every molecule in our bodies is a system of matter created from a star hanging in space," Mitchell told the UK Telegraph in 2014. "The experience I had was called Samadhi in the ancient Sanskrit, a feeling of overwhelming joy at seeing the Earth from that perspective."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/us/edg...eat/index.html

THC · 6 February 2016, 10:36 AM

Man... Being almost 60, it pains me that the developed world, including USA, has to forego space travel to devote that money to needed in country issues... Our kids do not dream of this anymore like my generation did as a boy...

TheBluePrince · 6 February 2016, 10:57 AM

Sorry to hear this and sorry that so much promise was left to wilt away with the end of the Apollo program. I believe with the same level of funding sustained WVB said he was confident he would have had men on Mars by the mid-80's.

hdrazor251 · 6 February 2016, 11:22 AM

RIP. The men of Apollo were a special breed.

Boothroyd · 6 February 2016, 11:50 AM

He grew up in New Mexico, Grady.

It's true, only 7 of the 12 moonwalkers are still with us. Heroes of my youth. RIP.

MitchSteel · 6 February 2016, 02:02 PM

Great loss.RIP

Kingair · 6 February 2016, 02:08 PM

Still an impressive trip they took !

GradyPhilpott · 6 February 2016, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

He grew up in New Mexico, Grady.

It's true, only 7 of the 12 moonwalkers are still with us. Heroes of my youth. RIP.

I didn't know that.

SearChart · 6 February 2016, 05:21 PM

Rip

gmh1013 · 6 February 2016, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

He grew up in New Mexico, Grady.

It's true, only 7 of the 12 moonwalkers are still with us. Heroes of my youth. RIP.

Roswell I think....he was a believer in UFO's/ NASA cover-ups etc

nick c · 6 February 2016, 10:28 PM

Rip

cop414 · 6 February 2016, 10:49 PM

RIP and Godspeed to a true American hero.

rod727 · 6 February 2016, 11:18 PM

RIP Sir.......

linesiders · 7 February 2016, 02:15 AM

Godspeed

kilyung · 7 February 2016, 02:47 AM

He had some interesting views but obviously had the right stuff.

landroverking · 7 February 2016, 05:10 AM

God speed RIP. I think he was one who was really into UPOs.

TheRolexKingofLV · 7 February 2016, 05:16 AM

RIP

landroverking · 7 February 2016, 05:57 AM

11 of the 12 men to walk on the moon were Eagle Scouts.

6 February 2016, 10:25 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Edgar Mitchell, Apollo 14 astronaut, dies at 85 It's hard to believe that moon landings are almost ancient history. Only 12 men have set foot on the moon and it won't be too many years before they are all gone. Edgar Mitchell, one of just 12 human beings who walked on the moon, has died, according to his ex-wife, Anita Mitchell. Mitchell was 85. "On behalf of the entire NASA family, I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of NASA astronaut Edgar Mitchell," NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement. "He believed in exploration, having been drawn to NASA by President Kennedy's call to send humans to the moon. He is one of the pioneers in space exploration on whose shoulders we now stand." Mitchell died Thursday in West Palm Beach, Florida, according to NASA. His death occurred on the eve of the 45th anniversary of his lunar landing, which took place on February 5, 1971. Mitchell, who was the lunar module pilot, found the trip to be a profound experience. "Looking at Earth from space and seeing it was a planet in isolation ... that was an experience of ecstasy, realizing that every molecule in our bodies is a system of matter created from a star hanging in space," Mitchell told the UK Telegraph in 2014. "The experience I had was called Samadhi in the ancient Sanskrit, a feeling of overwhelming joy at seeing the Earth from that perspective." http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/us/edg...eat/index.html __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Sorry to hear this and sorry that so much promise was left to wilt away with the end of the Apollo program. I believe with the same level of funding sustained WVB said he was confident he would have had men on Mars by the mid-80's.

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