Thomas P. Stafford

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Thomas Patten Stafford was an American Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut, and one of 24 astronauts who flew to the Moon. He also served as Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1969 to 1971.

1930 — 2024  WikimediaWikidata
Thomas Patten Stafford, Tom Stafford
astronaut, test pilot, aircraft pilot, military personnel, Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Harmon Trophy, Allan D. Emil Memorial Award, NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Commendation Medal, Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration", NASA Astronaut Group 2, NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Congressional Space Medal of Honor, Order of Friendship, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Presidential Medal of Freedom, United States

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  • CSM-111
    Apollo command and service module used during the Apollo–Soyuz Test Project
  • Gemini 6A
    1965 crewed United States spaceflight in NASA's Gemini program
  • Gemini 9A
    crewed spaceflight in NASA's Gemini program
  • Apollo 10
    fourth crewed flight of the United States Apollo program
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1930 — 2024 Thomas P. Stafford
1975-07-15T00:00:00Z
1975-07-15T00:00:00Z
1975 CSM-111
1965-12-15T00:00:00Z
1965-12-15T00:00:00Z
1966-06-03T00:00:00Z
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1969-05-18T00:00:00Z
1969-05-18T00:00:00Z
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Thomas Stafford suiting up for Apollo 10Thomas Stafford suiting up for Apollo 10
Thomas P. Stafford (foreground), Gemini-6 prime crew pilotThomas P. Stafford (foreground), Gemini-6 prime crew pilot
Apollo 10 crew together with Vice-President Agnew on launch eveApollo 10 crew together with Vice-President Agnew on launch eve
Stafford and SnoopyStafford and Snoopy
Gemini-6 astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr., (left) and Thomas P. Stafford (center) are welcomed upon their arrival at Cape Kennedy`s by astronaut Alan B. Shepard JrGemini-6 astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr., (left) and Thomas P. Stafford (center) are welcomed upon their arrival at Cape Kennedy's by astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr
Thomas P. StaffordThomas P. Stafford
Gemini 6 Crew (Stafford und Schirra)Gemini 6 Crew (Stafford und Schirra)
Thomas Stafford suiting up for ASTPThomas Stafford suiting up for ASTP
Thomas P. Stafford, Gemini-9A prime crew command pilotThomas P. Stafford, Gemini-9A prime crew command pilot
Thomas P. Stafford (foreground), Gemini-6 prime crew pilotThomas P. Stafford (foreground), Gemini-6 prime crew pilot
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    classspace object1975CSM-111Apollo Command and Service ModuleWikidata
    eventspaceflight1965Gemini 6Ahuman spaceflight, Gemini spacecraftWikidata
    eventspaceflight1966Gemini 9AGemini spacecraft, human spaceflightWikidata
    eventspaceflight1969Apollo 10artificial satellite, human spaceflightWikidata
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    commonsimageApollo 10 crew together with Vice-President Agnew on launch eve Commons
    commonsimageStafford and Snoopy Commons
    commonsimageGemini-6 astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr., (left) and Thomas P. Stafford (center) are welcomed upon their arrival at Cape Kennedy's by astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr Commons
    commonsimageThomas P. Stafford Commons
    commonsimageGemini 6 Crew (Stafford und Schirra) Commons
    commonsimageThomas Stafford suiting up for ASTP Commons
    commonsimageThomas P. Stafford, Gemini-9A prime crew command pilot Commons
    commonsimageThomas P. Stafford (foreground), Gemini-6 prime crew pilot Commons