In which year did Pogue join NASA as an astronaut trainee?
1966
1967
1968
1969
Answer
Pogue joined NASA as an astronaut trainee in 1966. He was one of the youngest people ever selected to be an astronaut, and he went on to have a successful career in space. He flew on two space shuttle missions, and he spent a total of 138 days in space.
Exploring the Stars: The Extraordinary Journey of William Pogue