Gus Grissom
Deceased Q110879

Gus Grissom

American astronaut (1926–1967)

Born: April 3, 1926 (1926) · Mitchell
Died: January 27, 1967 (1967) · Cape Canaveral
Age at death: 40 years
Cause of death: smoke inhalation injury
Manner of death: accidental death
Nationality United States
Occupation writer, astronaut, air force officer, test pilot, mechanical engineer, flight instructor
Education U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, Purdue University, Mitchell High School
Employer National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Gender male

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