Freeman, Theodore Cordy, 1930-1964
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Theodore Cordy "Ted" Freeman (February 18, 1930 – October 31, 1964), was an American aeronautical engineer, U.S. Air Force officer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. Selected in the third group of NASA astronauts in 1963, he was killed a year later in the crash of a T-38 jet, marking the first fatality among the NASA Astronaut Corps. At the time of his death, he held the rank of captain.
Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1903 - 2006. Kennedy Space Center Central Photographic Files, 1958 - 12/1995. Portrait - Astronaut Theodore C. Freeman, 11/15/1963. | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ASTRONAUT JUNGLE SURVIVAL TRAINING | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. ASTRONAUTS RECEIVE SURVIVAL TRAINING | National Archives at College Park | |
| referencedIn | Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1903 - 2006. Kennedy Space Center Central Photographic Files, 1958 - 12/1995. NASA/APOLLO - ASTRONAUT THEODORE C. FREEMAN, 10/18/1963. | National Archives at College Park |
Bibliographic and Digital Archival Resources
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| referencedIn | Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Official Military Personnel Files, 1947 - 1998. Official Military Personnel File for Theodore C. Freeman. | National Archives at St. Louis |
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| employeeOf | United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | United States Naval Academy | corporateBody |
| alumnusOrAlumnaOf | University of Michigan. | corporateBody |
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| Houston | TX | US |
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Birth 1930-02-18
Death 1964-10-31
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