Science & TechnologyAmerican1932 – 2020
Alfred Worden
Apollo 15 astronaut, command module pilot
Biography
American astronaut who flew on Apollo 15 in 1971 as the command module pilot. He orbited the Moon and conducted scientific experiments during the mission.
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Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
American
Born
1932
Died
2020
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Worden
English origin
“An English surname of unclear but ancient origin, possibly derived from a place name or occupational descriptor from Old English roots. The name has a sturdy, established character with Midwestern or Northern English association.”