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The 260 Hours That Proved Apollo and Saved the Moon
An astronaut logs 260 hours in space, but a shoulder injury and a tragic coincidence threaten his career and the moon landing-what will he do next?
The 260 Hours That Proved Apollo and Saved the Moon
This episode tells the story of Donn Eisele, an astronaut whose precise navigation during Apollo 7 helped secure the future of the space program. It explores the personal and professional challenges he faced, culminating in a unique lunar rock display.
Person: Donn Eisele
Mission: Apollo 7
Launch Date: October 11, 1968
Landing Precision: 0.3 miles
- Donn Eisele graduated from the US Naval Academy…
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