Birthdate: March 12, 1923
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Hackensack, New Jersey, United States
Died: May 3, 2007
Walter Marty Schirra Jr. was a renowned American naval aviator and astronaut known for his significant contributions to space exploration. He was chosen as one of the original seven astronauts for Project Mercury and later participated in missions for both the Gemini and Apollo programs. Schirra accomplished notable milestones in space, such as the first space rendezvous and commanding the Apollo 7 mission. Following a successful career, he retired from the Navy and NASA and took on a consulting role at CBS News.
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