After Cernan, Only Six Apollo Moonwalkers Remain - Space
The generation of NASA astronauts who traveled beyond Earth orbit is now in their 80s.
www.space.comHere’s the latest snapshot on living Apollo astronauts, based on reputable sources up to mid-2025.
Direct answer
- As of mid-2025, six Apollo astronauts who flew to the Moon were still alive [cite Britannica: "How many Apollo astronauts are still alive?," August 2025 update].[1]
Key living Apollo astronauts (Moon walkers and non-moon walkers) commonly cited as alive around that time include:
- Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11)
- David Scott (Apollo 9 and 15)
- Russell Schweickart (Apollo 9)
- Fred Haise (Apollo 13)
- Charles Duke (Apollo 16)
- Harrison Schmitt (Apollo 17)
Notes and context
- The count has changed over time as crew members passed away; Britannica’s August 2025 update provides a widely cited consolidated tally of six living astronauts at that moment, noting Jim Lovell’s death in 2025 [Britannica entry on living Apollo astronauts; August 2025 update].[1]
- Other sources in 2024–2025 tracked individual statuses and occasional obituaries (e.g., William Anders, Jim Lovell) that modified the living-count trajectory [Space.com and other space-history outlets in 2017–2025].[3][4]
- Publicly available compilations and fan sites often summarize who remains alive, but it’s best to rely on major reference outlets like Britannica for a vetted, date-stamped tally.[3][1]
Illustration
- A simple schematic of Apollo Moon landings with living status as of 2025 can help: mark Buzz Aldrin (alive), David Scott (alive), Russell Schweickart (alive), Fred Haise (alive), Charles Duke (alive), Harrison Schmitt (alive); mark recently deceased (e.g., Jim Lovell died in 2025) to show how counts change over time [Britannica and Space news summaries cited above].[4][1]
Would you like me to pull the exact, up-to-date list with their current status as of today (May 2026) from authoritative sources and present a concise table? I can also provide brief bios for each living astronaut.