WALTER CUNNINGHAM

BIRTH AND DEATH

Birth: 3/16/1932     Death: 1/3/2023

OCCUPATION

scientist

BIOGRAPHY SUMMARY

Ronnie Walter Cunningham was an American astronaut, fighter pilot, physicist, entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author of the 1977 book The All-American Boys. NASA's third civilian astronaut, he was a lunar module pilot on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968.

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WHY THEY MATTER

Walter Cunningham's intellectual uniqueness lay in his multidisciplinary accomplishments, ranging from his roles as an astronaut and fighter pilot to his pursuits in physics, entrepreneurship, venture capitalism, and writing. His groundbreaking contributions include being NASA's third civilian astronaut and his participation as a lunar module pilot on the historic Apollo 7 mission in 1968, showcasing his ability to excel in various fields of intellectual endeavor.

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