David Scott

High school (ages 12+)
Space & Astronomy

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/david-scott

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was David Scott born?June 6, 1932
2. Where was David Scott born?San Antonio, Texas
3. What is the spaceflights?Gemini 8 (Pilot), Apollo 9 (Command Module Pilot), Apollo 15 (Commander)
4. What is the military service?United States Air Force, retired as Colonel
5. Who is David Scott?David Scott is a famous astronaut who walked on the Moon. He helped NASA learn more about the lunar surface.
6. What was Apollo 15?Apollo 15 was the mission where David Scott commanded the spacecraft and spent three days on the Moon. It was the first mission to use a Lunar Roving Vehicle.

Aerospace Research Pilot School: An advanced training program for pilots to develop expertise in experimental aircraft and spacecraft.
J Missions: A designation for later Apollo missions (15, 16, 17) focused on extended lunar stays and scientific exploration.
Postal Covers: Envelopes that have been postmarked, often carried into space as memorabilia or for historical record.