Walter Borman

Walter Borman, known as Wally Borman, is a prominent American astronaut and engineer who played a significant role in NASA's space missions. He was the commander of the Gemini 7 mission in 1965, which helped test long-duration spaceflight. Borman also commanded Apollo 8 in 1968, the first mission to orbit the Moon, paving the way for future lunar landings. His leadership and contributions to space exploration demonstrated the capabilities of human space travel and advanced our understanding of space. Borman’s work remains influential in the fields of aerospace and engineering.