Apollo astronaut Ken “TK” Mattingly, who was celebrated for orbiting the moon and helping the crew of Apollo 13 make it back to Earth in the 1970s, has died. He was 87. NASA announced Mattingly’s death in a statement. “NASA astronaut TK Mattingly was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his shining
Apollo astronaut Ken “TK” Mattingly, who was celebrated for orbiting the moon and helping the crew of Apollo 13 make it back to Earth in the 1970s, has died. He was 87.
NASA announced Mattingly’s death in a statement.
“NASA astronaut TK Mattingly was key to the success of our Apollo Program, and his shining personality will ensure he is remembered throughout history,” NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said.
