Biografie

American astronaut.

(July 26, 1971 - August 7, 1971) Commander of Apollo 15 moon landing mission.

Along with fellow astronaut James Irwin he was the first person to drive on the moon - in the LRV (Lunar Roving Vehicle) or Rover.

In 2000/2001 was briefly engaged to British news anchor 'Ford, Anna'.

On Apollo 10 the astronauts planned to sell 100 commemorative first day covers taken to the moon to a German stamp dealer. The profits of the sale were to be used to establish trust funds for their children. Though technically not illegal none of the crew members ever flew another mission.