Remembering Astronaut Ken Mattingly: From Apollo 13 to Apollo 16, a Legacy Lives On

Ken Mattingly, a former astronaut who orbited the moon and commanded NASA shuttle missions, has passed away at the age of 87. Mattingly is best known for being removed from the Apollo 13 mission due to exposure to measles, but he played a significant role in helping the crew safely return to Earth after an oxygen tank explosion. He later went on to command the Apollo 16 mission and continued his career in the space program before retiring and working for aerospace companies.