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Astronaut Scott Carpenter

  1. cicindela Ω 2

    cicindela Steve @ ΩF Staff Member Oct 11, 2013

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    Mercury Astronaut Scott Carpenter dies at 88, October 10, 2013, Thursday in Denver Colorado.
    Mr. Carpenter was the second American to orbit the Earth, following John Glenn, now the only surviving member of America's original space program.

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  2. Varasc

    Varasc Oct 11, 2013

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    I read the sad news on BBC. A thought for his family and wife.
     
  3. MMMD

    MMMD unaffiliated curmudgeonly absurdist & polyologist Oct 11, 2013

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    Godspeed, Scott Carpenter.
     
  4. Dablitzer

    Dablitzer Oct 11, 2013

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    Amen.
     
  5. ulackfocus

    ulackfocus Oct 11, 2013

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    Breitling's claim to fame as far as space watches go.

    These guys are national treasures.
     
  6. Stewart H

    Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident Oct 11, 2013

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    Very sad. He has already been half way to the heavens, it should be like going home for him.
     
  7. enezdez

    enezdez Oct 11, 2013

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    Godspeed, Scott Carpenter.
     
  8. screwzlewz

    screwzlewz Oct 11, 2013

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