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The fog that shifted time left him inches from the ground
A pilot descends for landing, but a sudden impact sends his jet plummeting. With only seconds to react, his choices will change NASA forever.
The fog that shifted time left him inches from the ground
This episode explores the life and final moments of Theodore Cordy Freeman, one of NASA's first astronauts, whose routine flight took a sudden, tragic turn. It examines the events leading up to the incident and the critical decision he made.
Person: Theodore Cordy Freeman
Date: October 31, 1964
Location: Ellington Air Force Base, Houston
Aircraft: T-38A Talon
- Theodore Cordy Freeman was a highly…
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