Where was Kraft on duty during the first American crewed spaceflight?
On the spacecraft
In Mission Control
At the launchpad
In the science lab
Answer
Kraft was stationed at Mission Control in Cape Canaveral, Florida during the historic launch of Alan Shepard, the first American to venture into space. From this central command center, Kraft played a pivotal role in monitoring the astronaut's vital signs, spacecraft systems, and overall mission progress, ensuring the safety and success of this groundbreaking spaceflight.
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