Rusty Schweickart is an American astronaut born on October 25, 1935. He is known for his role as a lunar module pilot on the Apollo 9 mission, which tested the lunar module in Earth orbit. Schweickart has also been involved in various space-related projects and has advocated for planetary defense and space exploration. His contributions to NASA and the field of space science have made him a respected figure in the aerospace community. Rusty continues to promote the importance of space exploration and scientific research.