When was Donn F. Eisele born and where did he grow up?
Donn Fulton Eisele was born on the 23rd of June 1930 in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from West High School in 1948 after active participation as a Boy Scout.
Questions about Donn F. Eisele
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What education did Donn F. Eisele receive before becoming an astronaut?
Eisele received a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1952. He later obtained a Master of Science degree in Astronautics from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology in 1960.
Why was Donn F. Eisele replaced on the Apollo 1 mission?
Dislocation of his shoulder occurred twice during training in January 1966. Corrective surgery took place on the 27th of January 1966 which forced his replacement by Roger B. Chaffee on that specific mission.
How long did the Apollo 7 mission last and when did it conclude?
The first crewed flight test of the third generation United States spacecraft launched on the 11th of October 1968. The mission lasted 11 days until conclusion on the 22nd of October 1968.
When did Donn F. Eisele die and where did he pass away?
Donn F. Eisele died of a heart attack in Tokyo, Japan, on the 1st of December 1987. He was 57 years old while attending a business trip to open a new Space Camp.