Gus Grissom
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Summary
Gus Grissom was born on April 3, 1926[1], in Mitchell[2]. He died on January 27, 1967[3], in Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 34[4]. He worked as an air force officer[5], astronaut[6], test pilot[7], mechanical engineer[8], and flight instructor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.49% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,203 views/month, #4,881 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Arlington National Cemetery[11]
- Spouse: Betty Grissom[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Occupation: astronaut[14], writer[15]
- Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[16]
- Educated at: U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[17], Purdue University[18], Mitchell High School[19]
- Award received: Distinguished Flying Cross[20], Air Medal[21], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[22], NASA Exceptional Service Medal[23], National Aviation Hall of Fame[24], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[25], NASA Distinguished Service Medal[26], International Space Hall of Fame[27]
- Member of: National Aeronautics and Space Administration[28], Mercury Seven[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Military branch: United States Air Force[31]
- Commons category: Gus Grissom[32]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant colonel[33]
- Cause of death: smoke inhalation injury[34]
- Participated in conflict: Korean War[35]
- Family name: Grissom[36]
- Given name: Virgil[37], Ivan[38], Gus[39]
- Significant event: sub-orbital spaceflight[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gus Grissom[41]
- Commons gallery: Virgil Ivan Grissom[42]
- Manner of death: accidental death[43]
- Described by source: Indiana Authors and their Books, 1967-1980[44], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 3[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Time in space: 307 minutes[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gus Grissom include Gamma Cassiopeiae[48], a Be-type star[49] and Grissom[50], a lunar crater[51].
Why It Matters
Gus Grissom has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 63 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Gamma Cassiopeiae[48], a Be-type star[49] and Grissom[50], a lunar crater[51].
FAQs
Where was Gus Grissom born?
Gus Grissom's place of birth was Mitchell[2].
Where did Gus Grissom die?
Gus Grissom passed away in Cape Canaveral Launch Complex 34[4].
Who was Gus Grissom married to?
Gus Grissom's spouses include Betty Grissom[12].
What did Gus Grissom do for work?
Gus Grissom worked as an air force officer[5], astronaut[6], test pilot[7], mechanical engineer[8], and flight instructor[9].
Where did Gus Grissom go to school?
Gus Grissom was educated at U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School[17], Purdue University[18], and Mitchell High School[19].
What awards did Gus Grissom receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[20], Air Medal[21], Congressional Space Medal of Honor[22], and NASA Exceptional Service Medal[23].