"Remembering NASA Pioneer Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, Commander of Apollo 10, Who Passed Away at 93"
TL;DR Summary
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson pays tribute to Thomas Stafford, a pioneering astronaut and U.S. Air Force general, highlighting his significant contributions to the nation's space program, international cooperation in space exploration, and his role in the Apollo-Soyuz mission. Stafford's remarkable career included piloting Gemini and Apollo missions, commanding Apollo 10, and advocating for NASA's future endeavors. Nelson praises Stafford's dedication, peacemaking efforts, and enduring sense of wonder about space, expressing gratitude for his lasting impact on space exploration.
- NASA Administrator Pays Tribute to Space Pioneer Thomas Stafford NASA
- NASA astronaut Tom Stafford has died. He commanded Apollo 10 lunar mission NPR
- Thomas Stafford, 93, Commander of First U.S.-Soviet Space Mission, Dies The New York Times
- Pioneering Astronaut Famed For Orbital Handshake With Soviets Dies at 93 The Daily Beast
- Lt. Gen. Thomas Stafford, commander of Apollo 10 mission, dies KOCO Oklahoma City
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
1
Time Saved
2 min
vs 3 min read
Condensed
83%
465 → 78 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on NASA