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The Columbus Dispatch
Charles Bassett's lasting legacy
Charles Bassett, born in Dayton, was an Air Force test pilot selected for NASA's astronaut program and was scheduled to fly on the Gemini 9 mission before dying in a jet crash at age 34. He was a highly accomplished pilot and engineer, deeply committed to space exploration, but his life was cut short just months before reaching space. Bassett's legacy includes numerous honors and memorials, highlighting his contributions and potential had he survived.
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