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Donn F. Eisele

American astronaut (1930-1987) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 57

Donn Fulton Eisele was a United States Air Force officer, test pilot, and later a NASA astronaut. He served as command module pilot for the Apollo 7 mission in 1968. After retiring from both NASA and the Air Force in 1972, he became the Peace Corps country director for Thailand, before moving into private business.

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Eisele prior to launching of Apollo 7

Eisele prior to launching of Apollo 7

The Apollo 7 crew: Eisele (l.), Wally Schirra (c.), and Walter Cunningham (r.)

The Apollo 7 crew: Eisele (l.), Wally Schirra (c.), and Walter Cunningham (r.)

Barbara Eden, Bob Hope, the Apollo 7 astronauts, and Paul Haney (voice of Mission Control) on The Bob Hope Show (November 6, 1968)

Barbara Eden, Bob Hope, the Apollo 7 astronauts, and Paul Haney (voice of Mission Control) on The Bob Hope Show (November 6, 1968)

Grave of Donn Eisele at Arlington National Cemetery

Grave of Donn Eisele at Arlington National Cemetery

Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal2008

International Space Hall of Fame1983

Distinguished Flying Cross

United States Astronaut Hall of Fame

Eagle Scout

About this person

Country

United States

Category

Astronauts

Type

Astronaut

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1930 to 1987 · aged 57

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Barbara Morgan53.9 of 100

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