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The Space Cadet: Edgar Mitchell

Profiles In Eccentricity

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From War Confusion to Lunar Exploration

An intriguing chapter that begins with a man's mistaken memory of being shot at in war, leading to his determination to become an astronaut after the Soviet's launch of Sputnik. The narrative then delves into unusual aspects of space exploration, crew dynamics in Apollo missions, heroic actions during Apollo 13, and the challenges faced during the Apollo 14 mission, including a critical mechanical issue during descent to the moon's surface.

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