Astronaut Jim McDivitt, who played a key role in making America's first spacewalk and moon landing possible, has died at age 93.
moon landingNASA confirmed his death to NPR on Monday, adding that he was surrounded by family and friends when he died on Thursday.
Known for being a courageous test pilot and dedicated leader, McDivitt commanded two of the most crucial flights in the early space race — Gemini 4 and Apollo 9. McDivitt was selected by NASA to become an astronaut in 1962. He was chosen to pilot Gemini 4 — becoming the first-ever NASA rookie to command a mission.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cameron Winklevoss Steps Down as Director of Gemini Europe.cameron, who founded crypto exchange Gemini with his twin brother tyler in 2014, has stepped down as a director of its European division. By JamieCrawleyCD
Read more »
Cameron Winklevoss steps down from Gemini Europe's leadership: AltFiCameron Winklevoss left his spot on Gemini Europe's board of directors on October 12.
Read more »
Australian Regulator Suspends Holon's Crypto Funds Managed by GeminiAustralia's markets regulator has suspended three funds of Sydney-based asset manager GlobalHolon managed by crypto exchange gemini. By amitoj
Read more »
Today’s daily horoscope for Oct. 17, 2022Zodiac signs and horoscopes on 10/17/22 for Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Read more »
Today’s daily horoscope for Oct. 16, 2022Zodiac signs and horoscopes on 10/16/22 for Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn.
Read more »
D-RATS astronauts test lunar technology in the desert | Digital TrendsNASA astronauts are currently driving a prototype rover around an Arizona desert to find out if it's ready for a lunar mission.
Read more »