How did Eugene Shoemaker die?
Heart Attack
Old Age
In a car accident
In a plane crash
Answer
Eugene Shoemaker died in a car accident in 1997. He was 69 years old. The accident happened in Mexico, where he was on a research trip. Shoemaker was a leading scientist in the field of planetary science. He was one of the first people to study the surfaces of planets and moons using spacecraft images. He also made important contributions to the study of asteroids and comets.
Eugene Merle Shoemaker: Exploring Earth and Beyond
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