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Apollo 7 Test Flight Confirmed Command Module Safety for Moon Program

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Apollo 7 launched in 1968 as the first crewed mission of the Apollo program, serving as a test flight to reboot the program after a launch rehearsal fire killed three astronauts. The mission was designed to provide a 'shakedown cruise' for the Apollo spacecraft, confirming fixes to the command module.

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The success of Apollo 7 was crucial for maintaining the viability of the expensive moon program, which was tied to President John F. Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon. Failure of the mission would have raised questions about NASA's ability to fulfill that goal amid political pressure to cut the program.

NASA awarded MIT the first development contract, while John F. Kennedy challenged Congress to put a man on the moon.

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  • North American AviationNorth American Aviation was contracted to supply components for the Apollo program.
  • Neil ArmstrongNeil Armstrong is historically associated with the Apollo program, including missions and related public discourse.

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