Apollo 7 Patch – Sew On, 4"

Description: Apollo 7 Patch Space fans and collectors! Enjoy the beautifully embroidered Apollo 7 Patch. It is the perfect tribute to this crew and their mission! 4 inches Embroidered/Sew On US Naval Aviator Owned Business Apollo 7 , launched from Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida, on October 11, 1968 , holds a significant place in space exploration history. It was the first crewed flight in NASA's Apollo program , marking the resumption of human spaceflight after the tragic fire that claimed the lives of three astronauts during the Apollo 1 launch rehearsal test on January 27, 1967 1 2 . Here are some key details about Apollo 7: Mission Duration : The mission lasted 10 days, 20 hours, 9 minutes, and 3 seconds during which the crew orbited the Earth 163 times 1 . Crew Members : Walter M. Schirra (Commander) Donn F. Eisele (Command Module Pilot) R. Walter Cunningham (Lunar Module Pilot, even though Apollo 7 did not carry a Lunar Module) 1 . Achievements : Testing the Command and Service Module (CSM) : Apollo 7 was the first test of the command and service module with a crew. The astronauts monitored the construction of their CSM extensively, ensuring safety improvements after the Apollo 1 tragedy. Live Television Broadcast : Apollo 7 transmitted the first live television broadcast from a crewed American spacecraft. Technical Success : Despite tensions between the crew and ground controllers, the mission was a complete technical success, boosting NASA's confidence for subsequent missions. Preparation for Apollo 8 : Apollo 7 paved the way for Apollo 8, which would orbit the Moon two months later 1 3 . The crew's dedication to safety and meticulous monitoring during spacecraft construction contributed to the mission's success. Although none of the Apollo 7 crew flew in space again, their achievements remain a testament to human ingenuity and determination in the face of challenges

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