Harrison Schmitt
Astronaut, geologist, politician, 12th man to walk on the moon (Apollo 17) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dr. Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt (born July 3, 1935) is an American geologist, retired NASA astronaut, university professor, former U.S. senator from New Mexico. He is the most recent living person to have walked on the Moon. As of 2023, he is also the last living crew member of Apollo 17.
Quick Facts United States Senator from New Mexico, Preceded by ...
Harrison Schmitt | |
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United States Senator from New Mexico | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Joseph Montoya |
Succeeded by | Jeff Bingaman |
Personal details | |
Born | Harrison Hagan Schmitt (1935-07-03) July 3, 1935 (age 88) Grant County, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Teresa Fitzgibbon |
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Nationality | American |
Other names | Jack Schmitt |
Occupation | Geologist |
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Space career | |
NASA Astronaut | |
Time in space | 12d 13h 52m |
Selection | 1965 Scientist group |
Total EVAs | 3 on the lunar surface[1] |
Total EVA time | 20 hours 35 minutes[2] |
Missions | Apollo 17 |
Mission insignia | |
Retirement | August 30, 1975 |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Geology |
Institutions | |
Thesis | Petrology and structure of the Eiksundsdal Eclogite Complex, Hareidland, Sunnmøre, Norway (1964) |
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Schmitt resigned from NASA in August 1975 in order to run for election to the United States Senate as a member from New Mexico. He ran as a Republican. He won his election in 1976, and he was a senator for six years, but he lost his re-election campaign in 1982.[3]