Astronaut Wally Schirra, 1923-2007

posted by Tygrrius @ 8:38 PM

Wally Schirra, one of the seven legendary Mercury astronauts who pioneered the US space program, has died at the age of 84. Schirra was the only astronaut to fly Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions.

For more information: NASA - Walter Schirra, 1923-2007