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Which title did Schirra hold in the U.S. Navy when he first became an astronaut?

  • Ensign

  • Lieutenant Commander

  • Captain

  • Naval Aviator

Answer

Naval Aviator was the title Schirra held in the U.S. Navy when he became an astronaut. This title is given to naval officers who have successfully completed flight training and are qualified to operate fixed-wing aircraft. Schirra earned this designation in 1950 and went on to become a renowned astronaut, participating in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs.
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