This article explores the life of James B. Irwin, the New Port Richey native who became the eighth person to walk on the Moon during NASA’s Apollo 15 mission. Raised in both New Port Richey and Orlando, Irwin’s early life aligned with the dawn of the space race after his family’s relocation. The narrative weaves his formative years in Pasco County with his groundbreaking space achievements, retirement, and lasting spiritual legacy, including missions to Mount Ararat and founding ‘High Flight.’
A Pasco County Legacy Soared The Life and Children of James B. Irwin
