He later orbited the moon, but in 1970 he was bumped from the Apollo flight after being exposed to measles. Then, from mission control, he helped it avert disaster.
Tag: Space Shuttles
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Space and Astronomy in February: What to Expect
The shortest month of 2023 will have plenty of highlights in orbit and beyond.
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Divers Discover Piece of Space Shuttle Challenger Off Florida Coast
The discovery came 36 years after the shuttle exploded over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven crew members on board, in one of the worst accidents of the American space program.