What was the total distance Gordon Cooper travelled in space on his second orbital flight?
5,331,745 km
6,541,980 km
4,997,453 km
6,159,210 km
Answer
Gordon Cooper travelled a total distance of 5,331,745 kilometers during his second orbital flight. He orbited the Earth 22 times, spending 22 hours and 56 minutes in space. This flight was the longest of any single Mercury mission.
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