Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On May 15, 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper launched on the sixth and final crewed flight of the Mercury Program. This was also ...
One of the most remarkable moments in early space exploration occurred during the final mission of NASA’s Mercury program.
Click to open image viewer. This chronograph was worn by astronaut Gordon Cooper, Commander of the Gemini V mission in August 1965. The Omega Speedmaster Chronograph was chosen by NASA for the U.S.
Cam Cooper, 14, holds the family cat, Buttons, on her arrival home with her parents, astronaut Gordon Cooper and Mrs. Cooper after being welcomed back to Houston, Tex., May 23, 1963. Mrs. Cooper ...
On May 15, 1963, NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper launched on the sixth and final crewed flight of the Mercury Program. This was ...