’Space pioneer’ astronaut John Young who walked on the moon dies

Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died aged 87.

’Space pioneer’ astronaut John Young who walked on the moon dies

Legendary astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and later commanded the first space shuttle flight, has died aged 87.

Space agency Nasa said he died on Friday night following complications from pneumonia.

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