Gordon Cooper Jr.
Astronaut

Gordon Cooper Jr. Net Worth

Gordon Cooper Jr. was born on March 6, 1927 in Shawnee, OK and was one of NASA's original seven Mercury astronauts. He made history by spending 34 hours alone in a space capsule, proving that it was possible to reach the moon. His mission was a major milestone in the space race and helped pave the way for future space exploration.
Gordon Cooper Jr. is a member of Astronaut

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 6, 1927
Birth Place Shawnee, OK
Age 93 YEARS OLD
Died On Oct 4, 2004 (age 77)
Birth Sign Pisces

💰 Net worth: $86 Million (2024)

About

One of NASA's original seven Mercury astronauts, he spent 34 hours alone in a space capsule, demonstrating the possibility of reaching the moon.

Before Fame

He served in the Marine Corps and as a test pilot in the U.S. Air Force before joining Project Mercury.

Trivia

He set an endurance record on an eight-day Gemini 5 mission, traveling more than 3.3 million miles over the course of the trip.

Family Life

He grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma, until his senior year of high school when his father was called up by the military and the family moved to Kentucky.

Associated With

Gus Grissom was another one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts.

Some Gordon Cooper Jr. images

About the author

Lisa Scholfield

As a Senior Writer at Famous Net Worth, I spearhead an exceptional team dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of pioneering individuals. My passion for unearthing untold narratives drives me to delve deep into the essence of each subject, bringing forth a unique blend of factual accuracy and narrative allure. In orchestrating the editorial workflow, I am deeply involved in every step—from initial research to the final touches of publishing, ensuring each biography not only informs but also engages and inspires our readership.