Gordon Cooper

American astronaut (1927–2004)
Person human Q312833
Gordon Cooper
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Gordon Cooper was born on March 6, 1927, in Shawnee[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and died on October 4, 2004, in Ventura[8][1][2][3][4][5][7]. He held United States citizenship.

Cooper's education included attending Murray High School, the University of Hawaiʻi System, and the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School.

He received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Distinguished Flying Cross[9][10][11], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[9][10][11], Harmon Trophy[9][10][11], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[9][10][11], and was inducted into both the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[9][10][11] and the International Space Hall of Fame[9][10][11].

Gordon Cooper

Summary

Gordon Cooper is a human[1]. He was born in Shawnee[2]. He was born on +1927-03-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Ventura[4]. He died on +2004-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], military flight engineer[9], and engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,891 views/month, #6,120 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gordon Cooper was born in Shawnee[2].
  • Gordon Cooper died in Ventura[4].
  • Gordon Cooper was born on +1927-03-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gordon Cooper died on +2004-10-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Among Gordon Cooper's spouses was Trudy Olson[12].
  • Gordon Cooper held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included military officer[6].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included astronaut[7].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included test pilot[8].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included military flight engineer[9].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included engineer[10].
  • Gordon Cooper's professions included aircraft pilot[14].
  • Among Gordon Cooper's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].
  • Gordon Cooper's education included a stint at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16].
  • Gordon Cooper was educated at University of Hawaiʻi System[17].
  • Gordon Cooper's education included a stint at Murray High School[18].
  • Gordon Cooper received the Distinguished Flying Cross[19].
  • Gordon Cooper received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20].
  • Gordon Cooper received the Harmon Trophy[21].
  • Gordon Cooper received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[22].
  • Gordon Cooper received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[23].
  • Gordon Cooper received the International Space Hall of Fame[24].
  • Gordon Cooper's image is recorded as Gordon Cooper in Helmet and Pressure Suit - GPN-2000-001000.jpg[25].
  • Gordon Cooper is recorded as male[26].
  • Gordon Cooper's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Shawnee[2], Gordon Cooper… he was born on +1927-03-06T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16], a flight school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1944[30]; University of Hawaiʻi System[17], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1907[33], headquartered in Honolulu[34]; and Murray High School[18], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1872[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], military flight engineer[9], engineer[10], and aircraft pilot[14]. Among Gordon Cooper's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[19], a courage award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1926[40]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], a grade of an order[41], in United States[42]; Harmon Trophy[21], an award[43]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[22], a hall of fame[44], in United States[45]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[23], a medallion[46], in United States[47], founded in 1959[48]; and International Space Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[49], in United States[50], founded in 1976[51].

Personal Life

Among Gordon Cooper's spouses was Trudy Olson[12].

Death and Burial

Gordon Cooper died on +2004-10-04T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Ventura[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[52].

Why It Matters

Gordon Cooper ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,891 views/month, #6,120 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Cooper born?

Gordon Cooper was born in Shawnee[2].

Where did Gordon Cooper die?

Gordon Cooper passed away in Ventura[4].

Who was Gordon Cooper married to?

Gordon Cooper's spouses include Trudy Olson[12].

What did Gordon Cooper do for work?

Gordon Cooper worked as military officer[6], astronaut[7], test pilot[8], military flight engineer[9], and engineer[10].

Where did Gordon Cooper go to school?

Gordon Cooper was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[16], University of Hawaiʻi System[17], and Murray High School[18].

What awards did Gordon Cooper receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[19], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[20], Harmon Trophy[21], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[22].

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