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Apollo 7: A Successful Test Mission
This chapter discusses the Apollo 7 mission, the first time astronauts flew aboard any Apollo spacecraft. It highlights the significance of this mission for NASA's goal of reaching the moon and emphasizes the thorough testing of spacecraft systems and vital rendezvous techniques. The chapter also explores tensions between the crew and mission control, as well as the impact of past tragedies on the performance of astronaut Wally Shira.