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Topic: Early astronauts who applied for Groups 1-3
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Axman
Member Posts: 136
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 08-31-2023 01:26 PM
  
Can anybody tell me, when NASA selected the original astronauts, did any of the third batch who were selected (the 14) take part in either of the first two rounds of selection, and equally, did any of the new nine try to qualify for the original seven? |
astro-nut
Member Posts: 1037
From: Washington, IL
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 08-31-2023 01:58 PM
Yes some astronauts did apply for the first group in 1959. Here is the list: - Lt. Peter Conrad, USN.
- Captain Edward Givens, JR, USAF
- Lt. Cdr. James lovell, Jr, USN
Group 1 was selected on April 9, 1959. For Group 2, which was selected on September 17, 1962 (Tom Stafford's birthdate), is: - Lt. Alan Bean, USN.
- Captain Mike Collins, USAF.
- Lt. Richard Gordon, Jr, USN
- Jack Swigert, civilian
For Group 3, which was selected on October 17, 1963, the following applied: - Vance Brand, civilian
- Lt. Cdr. Ron Evans, USN.
- Major Jim Irwin, USAF
- Jack Swigert, civilian
I have the complete list of applicants for each group. |
Delta7
Member Posts: 1739
From: Bluffton IN USA
Registered: Oct 2007
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posted 08-31-2023 04:29 PM
I've always been curious as to why Ed Givens sat out the Group 2 and 3 selections. He obviously wanted the job. |
Axman
Member Posts: 136
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 09-01-2023 10:22 AM
Thanks for that, much appreciated... |
ColinBurgess
Member Posts: 2145
From: Sydney, Australia
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 09-01-2023 06:53 PM
For a comprehensive history of the selection of Groups 1, 2 and 3, you might like to find copies of my two older books, "Selecting the Mercury Seven" and "Moon Bound."In the first book I not only reveal for the first time the names of the 32 final candidates but give background details on each of them. The second book covers the selection of Groups 2 and 3, and once I again I give comprehensive background details of every finalist. |
Axman
Member Posts: 136
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 09-02-2023 04:34 AM
Ok. I'll add your books to my list of wants. Thanks. | |
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