Landing in the ocean and waiting for the Navy to come alongside and haul you out of the drink is what space capsules require. And after the capsule is recovered, it would take weeks for the ship to return to port.
ProfessionAir Force Officer; Fighter Pilot; Astronaut; Autobiographer
AwardsDistinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire Of Legion Of Merit; Order Of Culture; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Air Medal; Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Harmon Trophy; NASA Exceptional Service Medal; Steiger Award
