Joseph Schmitt, Spacesuit Technician DEAD @ 101

As one of NASA’s earliest “suit techs” he had the distinction of often being the last person to have face-to-face contact with astronauts before they embarked on their historic missions.  

SCREEN SHOT 

Please disregard the photo of Sid Caesar, he was the Mystery Guest of this episode of What's My Line.  However, Mr. Schmitt is the first guest.  

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