First American astronaut to fly with Apollo dies
- January 4, 2023
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American astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew in 1968 with Apollo 7, the first manned spacecraft in the Apollo series, has died at the age of 91. This was
American astronaut Walter Cunningham, who flew in 1968 with Apollo 7, the first manned spacecraft in the Apollo series, has died at the age of 91.
This was reported by DW, Ukrinform reports.
“NASA will always remember his contribution to our nation’s space program and convey its condolences to the Cunningham family,” the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a statement. Said.
According to NASA Director Bill Nelson, Cunningham’s mission contributed to the development of the American program to explore the moon Artemis (“Artemis”).
Walter Cunningham was born on March 16, 1932, in Creston, Iowa. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1951 and was selected to become an astronaut in 1963.
Prior to his appointment to the Apollo 7 crew, Cunningham was a member of the Apollo 2 core team and an alternate lunar module pilot for the Apollo 1 mission.
He flew aboard Apollo 7 from 11 to 22 October 1968. Astronauts Walter Schirra, Jr. and Donn Eisley used the third stage of the Saturn-1B launch vehicle to perform the necessary maneuvers to dock and enter lunar orbit.
The crew successfully completed eight tests by firing the service module’s engine, measuring the accuracy of all spacecraft systems, and providing the first live television broadcast of the crew’s actions on board.
Cunningham retired from NASA in 1971 and continued to lead various technical and financial organizations. Yes, he held executive positions at Century Development Corp., Hydrotech Development Company and 3D International. Cunningham was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
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Source: Ukrinform
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