When reading Moon Shot I learned about the selection of the astronauts. They had to have flying experience and an academic degree. Also, the had to be under 40 years old and couldn't be taller the 5'11. Reading this showed me how tough it was to become the first astronauts. In the book I was introduced to two pilots.
First, Deke Slaytor, a test Pilot working in the Mojave desert at a military base.
And ,Alan Shepard, a Carrier Pilot.
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I think as part of this assignment you all should go to Alamogordo to the space Museum. It is pretty good.