Colonel Robert C. Smith

Colonel Robert C. Smith is a retired Air Force astronaut and commander who flew on the Apollo 16 mission in 1972. He is a veteran of the Air Force with over 20 years of service and holds a master's degree in astronautics from the Air Force Institute of Technology. Smith is a highly decorated officer with numerous awards and honors, including the Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit. He is also a frequent speaker at Air Force events and conferences, and is known for his expertise on space exploration and the history of the Air Force.