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During which mission did Schirra become the first astronaut to go into space three times?

  • Gemini 3

  • Gemini 6A

  • Mercury-Atlas 8

  • Apollo 7

Answer

Apollo 7, launched on October 11, 1968, marked a pivotal moment in space exploration as Walter Schirra became the first astronaut to embark on his third journey into space. This mission served as a crucial test of the Apollo Command and Service Module, paving the way for the subsequent lunar landing missions and demonstrating the increasing capabilities of human spaceflight.
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