Edgar Dean Mitchell

Edgar Mitchell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_MitchellThe sixth man to walk on the moon, Edgar Mitchell, made a huge impact to other people in the world. Exploring space can be very dangerous and can take many skills to achieve. As a hardworking individual, Edgar Dean Mitchell took many risks to achieve his goals. Mitchell was very known in the military side of things. He served in numerous jobs in the branch. Later, he moved on to subjects about space and astronomy. He was an American astronaut with an active interest in parapsychology. (Gale) Mitchell became the sixth person to walk on the surface of the moon during the third manned moon mission, Apollo 14.(Gale) Edgar Dean Mitchell was home to many dangerous and important jobs we consider today, he had the drive and compassion to achieve his hopes and dreams and he did. Mitchell learned to fly an airplane when he was just 13 years old, even before attending high school in Artesia, New Mexico.(Gale) ¨American astronaut who was a member, with Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr., and Stuart A. Roosa, of the Apollo 14 mission , in which the uplands region north of the Fra Mauro crater on the Moon was explored by Mitchell and Shepard.¨ (Britannica) ¨In 1966 Mitchell joined the manned space program which started his career. During the 1970 Apollo 13 mission, when an oxygen tank explosion damaged the spacecraft, Mitchell worked in the lunar module simulator at the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston to develop procedures for the safe return of the spacecraft and its crew.¨ (Britannica) “Mitchell entered the U.S. Navy after earning a B.S. in industrial management (1952) from the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. He was awarded a B.S. in aeronautics (1961) by the U.S. Navy Postgraduate School and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics (1964) by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.” (Britannica) Mitchell possesses dedication and bravery in order to make an impact to others in his life. Achieving highly in the dangerous workplace he is in, Edgar Mitchell strives to use dedication and bravery to help others in the world. Using only his mind and guts, he is able to perform above standards in danger, allowing him to be successful in the astronaut industry.

Mitchell is assisted out of the Commandhttps://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/apollo-14-recoveryEdgar Mitchell possessed dedication through the dangerous and overwhelming military and astromic jobs he did. After learning about aeronautics, Mitchell became interested himself. “Mitchell learned to fly an airplane when he was just 13 years old, even before attending high school in Artesia, New Mexico.” (Gale) Mitchell had his first feelings of dedication while he was 13 years old. He discovered his interest of aeronautics when he was young and knew he wanted to help the world with his interest and soon to be passion. His dedication allowed  him to focus and work hard on the important tasks at hand. He wanted to help people and with him being dedicated, made it a lot easier. After venturing deeper into the field of aeronautics, Mitchell joined the Navy. Mitchell joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 shortly after he discovered his interest and stayed for almost 20 years. (Gale) Mitchell became very interested in the field of aeronautics, and as soon as he was old enough, he joined the Navy. His dedication towards the field allowed him to make a choice for a big and dangerous task. Mitchell also had extreme dedication with the navy because he stayed for almost 20 years. No other person could have achieved this even if they were a slight bit disoriented. Overall Mitchell possessed massive amounts of dedication in order to get through the tedious and extreme tasks that the work field provided for him.

Edgar Mitchell possessed bravery which made him excel in the workforce he was in. After spending 20 years in the military, Mitchell was selected to be in Project Apollo. Selected as one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) fifth group of astronauts in 1966, Mitchell joined Project "Apollo," America's manned moon landing program. (Gale) From his long journey in the military, Mitchell wanted to pursue his his bravery even more by joining NASA. Mitchell had to discuss with himself the amount of work of what it takes to become an astronaut. He had to build up the courage and obtain bravery in order to do so. After staying dedicated and brave, Mitchell got offered a chance to venture to the moon. On February 5, 1971, Mitchell and Shepard touched down to a feather-light landing in the highlands of the moon's Fra Mauro region. (Gale) Mitchell possessed bravery as he accepted the offer of traveling to space. In order to do an extreme task, you need to be brave or else you could quit. Overall, Edgar Mitchell possessed bravery and dedication due to the tough choices and experiences he went through.

Edgar Dean Mitchell, a famous astronaut and military combatant, showed the true nature that dedication and bravery can help you achieve amazing achievements. Edgar Mitchell had an interest in aeronautics all of his life which he put to good use to save people’s lives. He spent his young years learning about airplanes and even building one when he was 13. By then he imagined himself as a pilot who would help in the war. From his interest in planes, Mitchell joined the Navy and flew a plane on a carrier, for almost 20 years. He helped save many lives by providing support to the army on the ground. His expertise in aeronautics also gave him some amazing opportunities.  “Selected as one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA's) fifth group of astronauts in 1966, Mitchell joined Project "Apollo," America's manned moon landing program.” (Gale) Mitchell was offered the chance to join Project Apollo and explore the moon in 1971. “On February 5, 1971, Mitchell and Shepard touched down to a feather-light landing in the highlands of the moon's Fra Mauro region.” (Gale) After landing on the moon, Mitchell’s life changed forever. Mitchell not only acquires amazing achievements but he inspires many as well. He had the patience to learn and accept his mistakes which made him a better person overall. From the Navy, Mitchell spent years flying planes and saving lives by supporting his allies. He never let anyone change his thoughts or opinions. Edgar Mitchell did what he loved and did not realize how big of an impact he made. He used his dedication not just for himself, but for others as well. Not only did he show bravery throughout his life, he also started an institute to directly help people in need. He portrays a totally selfless person whose dedication and bravery affected others in a positive manner, and that is why Edgar Mitchell shows that he is a hero.

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