Latest News About Apollo Astronauts Still Alive

Here’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.