What was Worden's role for the Apollo 15 lunar mission?
Lunar module pilot
Commander
Command module pilot
Lead scientist
Answer
Worden served as the command module pilot for the Apollo 15 lunar mission, responsible for operating the command and service module while his colleagues descended to the lunar surface. In this crucial role, he orbited the Moon alone, conducting experiments and capturing iconic images of Earth from space. Worden's contributions were essential to the mission's success and expanded our understanding of the lunar environment and Earth's place in the cosmos.
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