Count Fooku Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 I have just read the sad news that astronaut Scott Carpenter who appeared at a number of Autographica events has passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18blue78 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Very sad news. As these guys get older it feels like the history they made is slipping further away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
von Dawson's Express Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Spacefans... a link here... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2453495/Scott-Carpenter-Pioneering-astronaut-second-American-orbit-Earth-dies-aged-88.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 I met him in 2007 at Autographica, a very nice gentlemen and a true hero. He should have had a Gemini or Apollo mission, he would have made a great commander and 'moon walker'.... Its only though Autographica we can meet great people like him, thank you Dave and the team and thank you to Cmdr Carpenter for the stories... God Speed... von Dawson's Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spocks-brain Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I was lucky enough to meet him twice at Autographica shows and see him do a talk. Really great to meet, and very sad to hear this news. It's very true that without Autographica I'd never have had the chance to meet him. That's what keeps me coming back - to meet the true heroes of space and film and tv history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilPearson Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) Only one of the original 7 Mercury astronauts left now, John Glenn. It's very sad to see the people seeking to profit immediately from CDR Carpenter's death. I was watching an autographed photo on eBay for £54.95. The day he died, the item ended and was miraculously re-listed the following day for £69.95. And that's from a professional seller who should really know better Edited October 15, 2013 by NeilPearson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenGreen Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Sad news. Met him before at Autographica, nice chap and certainly played a key role in our exploration of space. I must admit I'd not realised he had also played a key role in our exploration of the ocean as well until looking at the recent reports on his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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