Russell Schweickart
Russell Schweickart is a former NASA astronaut and test pilot who flew on the Apollo 9 mission in 1969. He played a significant role in the development of the Apollo program and has been an advocate for planetary defense against asteroid impacts, emphasizing the importance of preparing for potential threats from space.
Born on Oct 25, 1935 (89 years old)
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Apollo 9 astronaut Russell Schweickart contributed to the founding of International Asteroid Day.
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