OTD in 1969 the lunar module (Snoopy) for the Apollo 10 mission came within 7.8 nautical miles of the lunar surface during a full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission. Aviation legends Gene Cernan, Tom Stafford, and John Young were the astronauts on this mission. All 3 have been recognized for their achievements by the National Aeronautic Association. Gene Cernan and Tom Stafford are recipients of the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy (2007 and 2011 respectively). John Young as part of STS-1 and the development of the space shuttle in 1981 received recognition as a Collier recipient. Some fun facts about Apollo 10 and the crew: ✨ Snoopy's approach to the moon was the closest approach before the actual landing by Apollo 11 ✨ Apollo 10 was the first mission to broadcast color television signal from space ✨ Apollo 10 set the record for the highest speed ever reached by a manned vehicle. The spacecraft hit 24,791 mph during its return to Earth. ✨ John Young holds the current ratified FAI record for duration of stay on the surface of the celestial body at 71 h 02 min 13 sec (Apollo 16) ✨ Eugene Cernan is the last person to walk on the moon and holds the current ratified FAI record for distance covered on board a vehicle on the surface of the celestial body at 4.5 miles and extravehicular duration on the surface of the celestial body by an astronaut at 21 h 31 min 44 sec (Apollo 17 mission) Do you know an aviation pioneer and legend? Be sure to send in their nomination for the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy due June 3rd ➡ https://lnkd.in/ePkSbw9S #aviation #aviationlegends #apollo10 #apollo16 #apollo11 #apollo17 #space #exploration #aeronatics #astronautics #records
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