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Gordon Cooper

American astronaut (1927-2004).

Born March 6th, 1927 in Shawnee.

Died October 4th, 2004 at 77 years old in Ventura (Parkinson's disease). [ref]

Occupations
aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, astronaut, engineer, military officer, racing automobile driver, test pilot
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