Astronaut to share tales from space
NASA astronaut Al Worden is heading to the Cynon Valley to reveal all about his life in space.
The former Apollo mission astronaut entered the Guinness Book of Records as “the most isolated human being ever” – but he is now back on earth and sharing his experiences.
One of only 24 people to have flown to the moon, and one of only seven men chosen to be Apollo command module pilots, Col Worden flew to the moon in July 1971 alongside Commander Dave Scott and lunar module pilot Jim Irwin on the Apollo 15 mission.
He performed the first deep space Extra-Vehicular Activity (EVA) carried out by an astronaut outside a spacecraft.
And organised by Dark Sky Wales and Rhondda Cynon Taf council, Col Wolden will come to the Coliseum Theatre in Aberdare later this year.
Councillor Ann Crimmings, cabinet member for environment and leisure, said: “This will be a unique opportunity to listen to the space travel tales of Col Al Worden, the command module pilot for Apollo 15.
“Rhondda Cynon Taf council and Dark Sky Wales has a strong and proud association which has resulted in our county borough becoming one of the best star-gazing locations in the UK.”
Col Worden entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most isolated human being ever – at the time, his nearest companions were 2,235 miles away from him.
The first man to moonwalk in deep space, Col Worden said he is keen to inspire younger generations to fall in love with the sky at night.
An Audience with Al Worden will take place at the Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare, on October 9.
Tickets, priced £17.50, are available from the box office on 03000 040 444.