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Mercury astronauts

Wally Schirra

May 20, 2013 by Mars1

The only astronaut to fly missions for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs, Walter M. “Wally” Schirra was one of the original seven American astronauts. He was also a fighter pilot during the Korean War and enjoyed skiing, hunting, sailing, and fishing. He is most famous for his sense of humor and love of a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Biographies Tagged: Apollo 7, Are you a turtle?, Gemini 7/6, Mercury astronauts, Sigma 7, Wally Schirra, Walter Schirra

Scott Carpenter

May 19, 2013 by Mars1

One of the Mercury Seven astronauts and member of the Sealab II crew, Scott Carpenter was the second American to orbit Earth in the Aurora 7 and the first to claim the dual title of Astronaut/Aquanaut. Although he wasn’t always popular with some of the well-known names of the early space program, he remained an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Biographies Tagged: Aurora 7, Malcolm Scott Carpenter, Mercury astronauts, Scott Carpenter, Sealab

John Herschel Glenn

May 19, 2013 by Mars1

John Glenn was the first American to orbit Earth and also holds the record for the oldest astronaut to go into space. He was one of the original American astronauts known as the Mercury Seven, a group of aviators and test pilots chosen from across the Navy, Marines and Air Force who became instant heroes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Biographies Tagged: Friendship 7, John Glenn, John Glenn Astronaut, John Glenn Discovery, John Glenn shuttle flight, John Glenn STS-95, john herschel glenn, Mercury astronauts

Alan Shepard

May 19, 2013 by Mars1

One of the most complex of the Mercury astronauts, Alan Shepard was the first American in space and the fifth man to walk on the moon. In between, he worked closely with fellow Mercury astronaut Deke Slayton to take charge of the Astronaut Office and overcame an ear condition that nearly ended his career as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Biographies Tagged: Alan Shepard, Alan Shepard astronaut, Alan Shepard golf, Alan Shepard ice commander, Apollo 14, Apollo 14 golf, Freedom 7, Mercury astronauts

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