Apollo 7 crew completes first manned flight since Apollo 1
Apollo 7 launched on October 11, 1968. The mission carried Walter Schirra Jr., Donn Eisele, and Walter Cunningham. It marked the first manned American spaceflight since a fatal fire in 1967.
Why it matters
The mission continued NASA's lunar program after a tragic accident. It tested spacecraft systems in orbit.
Key facts
- mission
- Apollo 7
- launch date
- Oct. 11, 1968
- payload
- Apollo 7
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mission timeline
The spacecraft lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on October 11. It spent 11 days in orbit before returning to Earth.
Common questions
Who was on Apollo 7?
Walter Schirra Jr., Donn Eisele, and Walter Cunningham were the crew.
When did Apollo 7 launch?
The mission launched on October 11, 1968.
Sources
- Oct. 11, 1968: Apollo 7 launches By Alison Klesman, Astronomy Magazine · astronomy.com
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