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“Father, we thank you, especially for letting me fly this flight - for the privilege of being able to be in this position, to be in this wondrous place, seeing all these many startling, wonderful things that you have created.”

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Gordon Cooper
Gordon Cooper

Gordon Cooper was an American astronaut and test pilot, recognized as one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts. He made history as the first American to orbit the Earth twice, during the Faith 7 mission. Cooper's career spanned over two decades, during which he made significant contributions to the advancement of space technology and exploration. more

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