Public Figure Profiles

Harrison H. Schmitt

Harrison Hagan "Jack" Schmitt is an American geologist, retired NASA astronaut, university professor, former U.S. senator from New Mexico, and the most recent person living, and only person without a background in military aviation to have walked on the Moon.

In December 1972, as one of the crew onboard Apollo 17, Schmitt became the first member of NASA's first scientist-astronaut group to fly in space. As Apollo 17 was the last of the Apollo missions, he also became the twelfth and second-youngest person to set foot on the Moon and the second-to-last person to step off of the Moon (he boarded the Lunar Module shortly before commander Eugene Cernan). Schmitt also remains the only professional scientist to have flown beyond low Earth orbit and to have visited the Moon. He was influential within the community of geologists supporting the Apollo program and, before starting his own preparations for an Apollo mission, had been one of the scientists training those Apollo astronauts chosen to visit the lunar surface.

Schmitt resigned from NASA in August 1975 to run for election to the United States Senate as a member from New Mexico. As the Republican candidate in the 1976 election, he defeated Democratic incumbent Joseph Montoya. In the 1982 election, Schmitt was defeated by Democrat Jeff Bingaman.

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Some of their strengths

Harrison H. Schmitt has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Intuitive, Imaginative, Creative, Compassionate, Loyal, and Bold.

Intuitive and Imaginative

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Harrison H. Schmitt is someone who is a highly intuitive, creative and imaginative person who is very loyal, caring and compassionate to others. A person who is known for being fun and creative.

Active and Precise

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Harrison H. Schmitt well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.

Altruistic and Innovative

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Harrison H. Schmitt as someone who is altruistic, inventive, energetic, and socially-conscious.

Who is inventive, open-minded and inquisitive, optimistic and cooperative, and who loves working together with others.

Influential and Dynamic

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Harrison H. Schmitt is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.

They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.

Traditional and Patient

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Harrison H. Schmitt tends to be someone who is a patient person that is very emotional, has a very sharp memory, has an ability to understand people, and who tends to be traditional and frugal.

Some of Harrison H. Schmitt's challenges

While Harrison H. Schmitt has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Harrison H. Schmitt can be Emotional, Standoffish, Arrogant, Status-seeking, Indecisive, Unrealistic, and Anxious.

Emotional and Standoffish

One of Harrison H. Schmitt's key challenges is that they are someone who can be emotional and standoffish.

Harrison H. Schmitt must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.

Anxious and Inflexible

Harrison H. Schmitt is someone who can be high-strung, impatient, and inflexible, who can be "penny wise and pound foolish", have poor listening skills, and who can be intolerant of people who share a different world view.

Sensitive and Money-oriented

Finally, Harrison H. Schmitt also can have mood swings, be overly sensititive, and be a bit rigid and materialistic.

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