NASA Astronauts Dressed Like Jedi Monks in 1964 [PIC]

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Annie Colbert
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NASA Astronauts Dressed Like Jedi Monks in 1964 [PIC]
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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.

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

(H/T Kuriositas)

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