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John A. Powers
Military Officer, Military Person
1922 – 1979
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Who was John A. Powers?
John Anthony Powers, better known as Shorty Powers, was an American public affairs officer for NASA from 1959 to 1963 during Project Mercury. A US Air Force lieutenant colonel and war veteran, he was known as the "voice of the astronauts," the "voice of Mercury Control," and the "eighth astronaut." He received his nickname for his 5-foot, 6-inch height.
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- Born
- Aug 22, 1922
Toledo - Also known as
- John Powers
- John Anthony Powers
- Shorty Powers
- voice of the astronauts
- voice of Mercury Control
- eighth astronaut
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Dec 31, 1979
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on July 23, 2013
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