About
Edgar Dean Mitchell was a United States Navy officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, ufologist, and NASA astronaut. Born on September 17, 1930, Mitchell is best known as the Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 14 in 1971. During the mission, he spent nine hours working on the lunar surface in the Fra Mauro Highlands region, becoming the sixth person to walk on the Moon. Beyond his space exploration achievements, Mitchell was also known for his interest in parapsychology and consciousness research.
Career Timeline
Selected as NASA Astronaut
Chosen as a NASA astronaut, marking a major turning point in his career.
Apollo 14 Lunar Mission
Served as the Lunar Module Pilot on Apollo 14, becoming the sixth person to walk on the Moon and achieving iconic status.
Retirement from NASA
Retired from NASA, transitioning to focus on other interests.
Institute of Noetic Sciences Founded
Founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences, dedicating his life to studying consciousness and paranormal phenomena.
Death of Edgar Mitchell
Edgar Mitchell passed away, leaving behind a legacy as an astronaut and advocate for consciousness research.
Legacy: Moonwalker, Noetic Sciences
Edgar Mitchell is remembered as an Apollo astronaut and for his work in the field of noetic sciences, though somewhat faded from mainstream relevance.
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Last updated: February 21, 2026