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Scott Carpenter
Scott Carpenter, one of the original Mercury 7 Astronauts has passed away. He was the second American astronaut to orbit the earth and was the Capcom for John Glenns mission making the famous comment Godspeed John Glenn.
Godspeed Scott Carpenter.
Godspeed Scott Carpenter.
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And one of mine.
He was from an age where things were attempted - things that we now take as routine and probable - which weren't even universally considered as possible. We forget that. He also didn't have a degree and was the only non fast jet pilot in the first group.
A life worth living.
He was from an age where things were attempted - things that we now take as routine and probable - which weren't even universally considered as possible. We forget that. He also didn't have a degree and was the only non fast jet pilot in the first group.
A life worth living.
He was also the first 'victim' of NASA internal politics; he took the hit for his overshot landing even though, to some, his manual re-entry justified the need for pilots and controls rather than 'spam in a can'. Chris Kraft effectively ended his career after one flight.
Godspeed.
Godspeed.
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Good Horizon programme on the BBC iPlayer 40 Years on The Moon. Some poignant footage covering the Apollo 1 tragedy. The risks these guys took to extend our knowledge deserves everyone's respect. I was always struck by how humble they appeared.
BBC iPlayer - Horizon: 40 Years on the Moon
BBC iPlayer - Horizon: 40 Years on the Moon
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And what's more, he and his late sister Karen couldn't half sing ...
Sorry, couldn't resist.
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Originally Posted by ShyTorque
And what's more, he and his late sister Karen couldn't half sing ...
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Not many like him these days. We need heroes for when we realise our dads are mortal.
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Agreed, my late father was definitely mortal.
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Dont forget his work on Sealab, living and working 200ft down no hatch to keep the water out, Helium at 200psi, he thought Sealab much more of a challenge than Mercury.
God speed
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As a really young kid, way before Apollo 11, I got a book about the original 7. The reason I remember it is because my desire to fly started with that book.
I guess that's what we mean when we say "inspirational".
Read his wiki page...that was a life well lived. Rip Sir.
I guess that's what we mean when we say "inspirational".
Read his wiki page...that was a life well lived. Rip Sir.
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