Ah, I found the answer to my own question. It was William Anders, during Apollo 8: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=C8wbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EFAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6306%2C2687284
Well, they were told to pick “dignified” names. The crew picked the rest of the names themselves or acquiesced to suggestions (Julian Sheer suggested Columbia and Mike Collins said “I don’t have any better ideas.” But when the most experienced astronaut in the office says he’s naming his LM “Casper” NOBODY is gonna say “Don’t be silly, John.”
Squizzums almost 9 years ago
About 12 other dudes, Snoopy.
Yngvar Følling almost 9 years ago
Ah, I found the answer to my own question. It was William Anders, during Apollo 8: https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=C8wbAAAAIBAJ&sjid=EFAEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6306%2C2687284
drbeth almost 9 years ago
I can tell you for a fact that Snoopy is in the display in the Saturn rocket room at Kenney Space Center. I think that proves his mettle!!!!
Pointspread almost 9 years ago
No comic censor, he said dirty BEACH.
Kalli J Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Well, they were told to pick “dignified” names. The crew picked the rest of the names themselves or acquiesced to suggestions (Julian Sheer suggested Columbia and Mike Collins said “I don’t have any better ideas.” But when the most experienced astronaut in the office says he’s naming his LM “Casper” NOBODY is gonna say “Don’t be silly, John.”
Number Three almost 9 years ago
I’m sure they have, Snoop!
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