Which team was Stafford a part of in the Apollo 10 mission?
Second crewed mission to orbit the Moon
Landing on the Moon
Orbiting around Mars
Second crewed mission to land on Mars
Answer
The Apollo 10 mission was the second crewed mission to orbit the Moon. It was also the first mission to attempt a lunar landing, but the landing was aborted at the last minute due to a computer malfunction. The mission was a success, and it paved the way for the Apollo 11 mission, which successfully landed on the Moon.
Beyond the Stratosphere: Thomas P. Stafford's Astronautic Odyssey
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