Gordon Cooper quotes

Gordon Cooper was an astronaut and one of the original Mercury Seven, the first group of astronauts selected by NASA. He was the first American to sleep in space during the Mercury-Atlas 9 mission in 1963. Cooper also went on to command the Gemini 5 mission in 1965, setting a record for the longest spaceflight at the time. Known for his courage and skill in space, Cooper's legacy as a pioneering astronaut continues to inspire future generations of explorers. Learn more about Gordon Cooper and his contributions to space exploration.

I believe that these extra-terrestrial vehicles and their crews are visiting this planet from other planets. Most astronauts were reluctant to discuss UFOs.

- Gordon Cooper

Father, we thank you, especially for letting me fly this flight - for the privilege of being able to be in this position, to be in this wondrous place, seeing all these many startling, wonderful things that you have created.

- Gordon Cooper