(October 17, 1933- )
Lunar module pilot for Apollo 8 (December 21, 1968-December 27, 1968)
Flew on the first mission to orbit the moon
Took the now famous 'Earth Rise' photo
Executive secretary for the National Aeronautics and Space Council (1969-1973)

He was Lunar Module pilot on a mission which didn't involve Lunar Module activity.
He has worked for several companies which use nuclear fuels.
He along with Frank Borman and Jim Lovell caused controversy by reading from the bible in a live television broadcast from Lunar orbit on Christmas Eve (1968).

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree, a master of science degree in nuclear engineering and has completed the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program.
He served his country as a U.S Air Force fighter pilot and attained the rank of Major General.
He has worked to make nuclear technology cleaner and safer.
He has held positions on the board of several successful corporations and works as a consultant for both civilian and government organizations.

Credit: Fandango

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