How many astronauts who landed on the moon were Boy Scouts?

Answer 1

Actually, 11 of the 12 men to walk on the moon where involved with Scouting. All were Boy Scouts with the exception of Pete Conrad Commander of Apollo 12 he was the only Cub Scout to walk on the moon.

Neil Armstrong, commander Apollo 11 - Eagle Scout

Second: Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot Apollo 11 - Tenderfoot Scout

Third: Pete Conrad, commander Apollo 12 - Cub Scout (unknown rank)

Fourth: Alan Bean, lunar module pilot Apollo 12 - First Class Scout

Fifth: Alan Shepard, commander Apollo 14 - First Class Scout

Sixth: Edgar Mitchell, lunar module pilot Apollo 14 - Life Scout

Seventh: David Scott, commander Apollo 15 - Life Scout

Eighth: Jim Irwin, lunar module pilot Apollo 15 - NON SCOUT

Ninth: John Young, commander Apollo 16 - Second Class Scout

Tenth: Charlie Duke, lunar module pilot Apollo 16 - Eagle Scout

Eleventh: Gene Cernan, commander Apollo 17 - Second Class Scout

Twelve: Harrison Schmitt, lunar module pilot Apollo 17 - Tenderfoot Scout

Answer 2

Of the 12 astronauts who walked on the moon, 11 were Boy Scouts or earned the equivalent rank as a youth. They have all credited their time in scouting for helping them develop the skills and values needed for their space missions.