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What historical mission was Kraft on duty for besides America's first crewed spaceflight?
First Mars landing
First space station
First crewed orbital flight
First lunar landing
Answer
Beginning with the answer, a concise explanation of Kraft's role beyond the first crewed spaceflight: Kraft served as the Flight Director for the first crewed orbital flight, where astronaut John Glenn completed three orbits around the Earth. This marked a significant milestone in human space exploration, demonstrating sustained presence in space and expanding our understanding of human capabilities in microgravity.
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