Scott Carpenter

American test pilot, astronaut and aquanaut (1925–2013)
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Scott Carpenter
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Scott Carpenter (May 1, 1925 – October 10, 2013) was born in Boulder, Colorado[1][2][3][4][5][6][7], and died in Denver following a stroke[8][2][3][4][5][6][7]. A United States citizen, he was the son of Marion Scott Carpenter[9].

Carpenter attended the University of Colorado Boulder, the University of Colorado, the United States Naval Test Pilot School, and the United States Naval Academy. His career earned him multiple awards, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit, induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, and International Space Hall of Fame[10][11].

Scott Carpenter

Summary

Scott Carpenter is a human[1]. He was born in Boulder[2]. He was born on May 1, 1925[3]. He passed away in Denver[4]. He died on October 10, 2013[5]. He worked as a test pilot[6], hydronaut[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and aircraft pilot[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,756 views/month, #6,612 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boulder[2], Scott Carpenter…
  • Scott Carpenter died in Denver[4].
  • Scott Carpenter was born on May 1, 1925[3].
  • Scott Carpenter died on October 10, 2013[5].
  • Scott Carpenter's father was Marion Scott Carpenter[12].
  • Scott Carpenter held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Scott Carpenter's professions included test pilot[6].
  • Scott Carpenter's professions included hydronaut[7].
  • Scott Carpenter worked as an astronaut[8].
  • Scott Carpenter worked as an autobiographer[9].
  • Scott Carpenter worked as an aircraft pilot[10].
  • Scott Carpenter worked as a writer[14].
  • Among Scott Carpenter's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].
  • Scott Carpenter's education included a stint at University of Colorado Boulder[16].
  • Scott Carpenter was educated at University of Colorado[17].
  • Scott Carpenter was educated at United States Naval Test Pilot School[18].
  • Scott Carpenter's education included a stint at United States Naval Academy[19].
  • Scott Carpenter's education included a stint at Boulder High School[20].
  • Scott Carpenter received the Distinguished Flying Cross[21].
  • Scott Carpenter received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22].
  • Scott Carpenter received the National Aviation Hall of Fame[23].
  • Scott Carpenter received the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[24].
  • Scott Carpenter received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal[25].
  • Scott Carpenter received the International Space Hall of Fame[26].
  • Scott Carpenter is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Boulder[2], Scott Carpenter… he was born on May 1, 1925[3]. His father was Marion Scott Carpenter[12].

Education

Educated at University of Colorado Boulder[16], a public university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1876[30]; University of Colorado[17], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1876[33], headquartered in Denver[34]; United States Naval Test Pilot School[18], a military school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1945[37]; United States Naval Academy[19], a naval academy[38], in United States[39], founded in 1845[40], headquartered in Naval Academy[41]; and Boulder High School[20], a high school[42], in United States[43], founded in 1875[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include test pilot[6], hydronaut[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], aircraft pilot[10], and writer[14]. Among Scott Carpenter's employers was National Aeronautics and Space Administration[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Distinguished Flying Cross[21], a courage award[45], in United States[46], founded in 1926[47]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], a grade of an order[48], in United States[49]; National Aviation Hall of Fame[23], an aviation museum[50], in United States[51], founded in 1962[52]; United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[24], a hall of fame[53], in United States[54]; NASA Distinguished Service Medal[25], a medallion[55], in United States[56], founded in 1959[57]; and International Space Hall of Fame[26], a hall of fame[58], in United States[59], founded in 1976[60].

Death and Burial

Scott Carpenter died on October 10, 2013[5]. He died in Denver[4]. The cause of death was stroke[61].

Why It Matters

Scott Carpenter ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,756 views/month, #6,612 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Scott Carpenter born?

Scott Carpenter was born in Boulder[2].

Where did Scott Carpenter die?

Scott Carpenter died in Denver[4].

Who were Scott Carpenter's parents?

Scott Carpenter's father was Marion Scott Carpenter[12].

What did Scott Carpenter do for work?

Scott Carpenter worked as test pilot[6], hydronaut[7], astronaut[8], autobiographer[9], and aircraft pilot[10].

Where did Scott Carpenter go to school?

Scott Carpenter was educated at University of Colorado Boulder[16], University of Colorado[17], United States Naval Test Pilot School[18], and United States Naval Academy[19].

What awards did Scott Carpenter receive?

Honors received include Distinguished Flying Cross[21], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[22], National Aviation Hall of Fame[23], and United States Astronaut Hall of Fame[24].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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