On Aug. 13, 1964, four NASA astronauts participated in desert survival training in the dusty sands of Reno, Nev. John Young, Frank Borman, Neil Armstrong and Deke Slayton wore brightly-colored parachute fabric that made the space travelers look like some sort of intergalactic Jedi monks.
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Add a Wookiee to the mix and you have the premise for a Star Wars sequel starring real life space heros.
Image courtesy of NASA
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BONUS: Remembering the Life of Neil Armstrong Through Images
November 20, 1956: Portrait of Armstrong while a test pilot at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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