Theodore Freeman
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"Ted Freeman" redirects here. For the Ontario politician, see Ted Freeman (politician).
Theodore Cordy "Ted" Freeman (February 18, 1930 – October 31, 1964), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Selected in the third group of NASA astronauts in 1963, he was killed a year later in the crash of a T-38 jet, marking the first fatality among the NASA Astronaut Corps. At the time of his death, he held the rank of captain.[1][2]
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Born | Theodore Cordy Freeman (1930-02-18)February 18, 1930 Haverford, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | October 31, 1964(1964-10-31) (aged 34) |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Education | University of Delaware United States Naval Academy (BS) University of Michigan (MS) |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Captain, USAF |
Selection | NASA Group 3 (1963) |
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