How long did Gordon Cooper's longest spaceflight last?
34 hours
48 hours
72 hours
24 hours
Answer
Gordon Cooper's longest spaceflight lasted for 34 hours. This spaceflight took place in 1963 and was a part of Project Mercury. Cooper's flight was the last Mercury flight and was also the first American spaceflight to last longer than 24 hours. The flight was a success and Cooper became the second American to make a spacewalk.
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