Description: (NASA Astronaut Who Became the Third Person to Walk on the Moon)
Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr. was an accomplished American astronaut, aeronautical engineer, naval officer, aviator, and test pilot. He made significant contributions to space exploration, commanding the Apollo 12 mission and becoming the third person to walk on the Moon. Conrad set records for space endurance, commanded missions like Gemini 11 and Skylab 2, and received honors such as the Congressional Space Medal of Honor. After retiring from NASA and the Navy, he held executive positions at companies like American Television and Communications Company and McDonnell Douglas.