Word: evasive
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Sometimes it seems as if the astronauts have been chosen by some secret P.R. quotient to project a wholesome, understated image. Bravery yes, but no heroics; little eccentricities yes, but no flamboyance. Their press conferences are small Seas of Tranquillity. But, as with all other professional risk takers, the very...
Gemini's finale and Astronaut Aldrin's record-breaking total of 5 hrs. 36 min. of EVA (extra vehicular activity) relieved NASA officials of the nagging fear that they had overestimated man's ability to work in space. During two stand-up photographic sessions through his open...
Mission photographs were disappointing-the team brought back no movies or still pictures of Collins' two EVAs or of the earth from the 476-mile record apogee. Young's films of the space walk showed nothing but blurry blue sky. Ironically, the best black-and-white movies show...