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Became a test pilot. in 1962, he was chosen as part of the first group of astronauts selected after the mercury 7. his name may not be a household one. but many inside the space program believe his accomplishments rival those of shepard, glen and armstrong. >> his legacy in american space history really is in some ways more significant than armstrongs. johns career, with nasa, is over 40 years long. and he was -- he was so important to the entire human space flight program. >> reporter: during t...

Pilot. in 1962, he was chosen as part of the first group of astronauts selected after the mercury 7. his name may not be a household one, but many inside the space program believe his accomplishments rival those of shepard, glen and armstrong. >> his legacy in american space history really is in some ways more significant than armstrongs. johns career, with nasa, is over 40 years long. and he was -- he was so important to the entire human space flight program. >> reporter: during that time, abou...