John Young dead: Apollo astronaut who walked on the moon dies, aged 87
Source: Independent
The astronaut John Young, who walked on the moon and flew the first space shuttle mission, has died aged 87.
He visited space six times including on Apollo and Gemini missions, Nasa said.
In a statement, the agency tweeted: “We’re saddened by the loss of astronaut John Young, who was 87.
“Young flew twice to the Moon, walked on its surface & flew the first Space Shuttle mission.
“He went to space six times in the Gemini, Apollo & Space Shuttle programs.”
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/john-young-dead-dies-died-astronaut-walk-moon-apollo-space-shuttle-gemini-a8145756.html
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You reached for the stars.
after his time-warp going to the moon and back.?
A great pilot and a great American.
astounding intellect. He is routinely numbered among the smartest astronauts, who were a pretty smart group to begin with.
Thank you for your contributions to the USA's space accomplishments, sir...
RIP, spacefarer. You served well! Our nation is greater for your service, much poorer for your loss.
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WHEN will we go back??
May his memory be eternal.
We salute you back sir!
