Astronaut Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper, 1927-2004

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Astronaut Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper, 1927-2004

Posted by timothy on Monday October 4, 2004 @02:21PM from the good-run dept.

Grant writes "Leroy Gordon 'Gordo' Cooper, one of America's first seven astronauts, died today in his home at the age of 77. A number of space related sites are carrying the news." Grant points to coverage at SpaceRef.com, Space.com, Nasa Watch, and CNN, writing "His accomplishments will continue to inspire and he will be missed."

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Re:Sadly ironic by bizpile · 2004-10-04 14:31 · Score: 4, Funny

Sadly ironic

I think it's more coincidental than ironic, but I could be wrong
Re:Gordon Cooper and the existence of UFOs by ravenspear · 2004-10-04 15:33 · Score: 2, Funny

The existence and anomalous nature of these craft has been known to anyone who has dared to think outside the box and recognize valid testimony (albeit unusual) for almost 60 years.

It has been testified to by countless (hundreds in fact) military officials and government authorities. The Air Force itself admitted that many craft sighted were not it's own even though they performed extremely complex aeronautical maneuevers. Please go here or here, or here if you would like to do further reading.

In case there is any question, no I am not wearing a tinfoil hat. Yes I am an aerospace engineer.
What did St Peter say to Gordo Cooper? by Cryofan · 2004-10-04 15:37 · Score: 2, Funny

St Peter: Who is the Best Gatekeeper in the World?

Cooper: I dunno. Who IS the Best Gatekeeper in the World?

St Peter: You're looking at him....

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1. Re:What did St Peter say to Gordo Cooper? by drinkypoo · 2004-10-04 16:33 · Score: 2, Funny
  
  Are you making a joke? Or are you serious? I want to know so I can decide whether to add you to my friends list, or the one for foes :P
  
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Re:Sadly ironic by starphish · 2004-10-04 15:43 · Score: 2, Funny

I agree. If he was killed by a crash of SpaceShip One, that would be ironic. This is just coincidental.

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Re:Sadly ironic by Ark42 · 2004-10-04 15:58 · Score: 3, Funny

Also coincidental, the Psycho star Janet Leigh that died today was also 77.

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Re:Sadly ironic by bizpile · 2004-10-04 16:05 · Score: 2, Funny

I agree. If he was killed by a crash of SpaceShip One, that would be ironic. This is just coincidental.

I'll probably burn for this, but that was the funniest thing I've read in awhile....maybe it's just late.
Re:Mr. Cooper is not alone by nettdata · 2004-10-04 18:41 · Score: 2, Funny

Yeah, the nutcases generally skip the entire military thing and go straight to Secretary of Defense.

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