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What were your favorite astronauts, from Yuri Gagarin to Dug Hurely? They could be well known, or hardly ever heard of. However, for sake of the discussion, let's keep replies of astronauts that have flown at least in a sub-orbital flight. You may pick up to 3. (And an explination would be nice, but is not required. Also, since is not human, despite its holiness, it does not count as an astronaut.)
For me, it is definitely James Lovell, Jack Swigert (obviously), or Edwin Aldrin. Being denied landing on the moon can't be easy, and still, Swigert, Lovell (and Haise)'s strong spirits, efforts, and cooperation with mission control made it easier. And as for Aldrin, being second isn't easy. He still went places average joes only dreamed of.
So who are your favorite astronauts? Let's get a great discussion started!
For me, it is definitely James Lovell, Jack Swigert (obviously), or Edwin Aldrin. Being denied landing on the moon can't be easy, and still, Swigert, Lovell (and Haise)'s strong spirits, efforts, and cooperation with mission control made it easier. And as for Aldrin, being second isn't easy. He still went places average joes only dreamed of.
So who are your favorite astronauts? Let's get a great discussion started!