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their launch vehicle_ completed eight ignitions of the service module
propulsion system_ measured the performance of all spacecraft systems_
and provided the first effective television transmissions of onboard
crew
activities.
Eisele was backup cor_nand module pilot for Apollo 10,
A native of Columbus_ Ohio_ he received a bachelor of science degree
from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1952 and a master of science degree in
astronautics from the Air Force Insvitute of Technology in 1960. He
is a graduate of the Air Force Aerospace Research Pilot School.
He has received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal_ Air Worce
Cormmand Pilot Astronaut Wings_ and Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross.
He is a co-recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and
Astronautics' 1969 Haley Astronautics Awar% and he was presented the
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Special Trustees Award
in 1969.
Eisele is raarried and has four children.
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