Edgar D. Mitchell
Captain Edgar Dean "Ed" Mitchell was a distinguished U.S. Naval officer, aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut.
He gained fame as the Lunar Module Pilot of Apollo 14 in 1971, becoming the sixth person to walk on the moon.
Mitchell's experiences in space profoundly impacted his worldview, leading him to establish the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) to study consciousness and related phenomena.
His space journey also contributed to the concept of the "Overview effect." Mitchell's achievements were recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1970.
His work bridged the gap between space exploration and consciousness research, making him a unique figure in both scientific and spiritual communities.
