Is Scott Carpenter A-List?
No — Scott Carpenter is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1962
Orbits the Earth
Lost A-list status in 1965
Dropped to B tier — Participates in SEALAB II
Ranking Timeline
Mercury Seven Astronaut
Selected as one of the original Mercury Seven astronauts for NASA.
Orbits the Earth
Becomes the second American to orbit the Earth aboard Aurora 7.
Participates in SEALAB II
Participates in the SEALAB II project as an aquanaut.
Retires From the Navy
Retires from the U.S. Navy, ending his active service.
Passes Away in Denver
Passes away in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 88.
Legacy as Space Pioneer
Remembered as a pioneer in the U.S. space program and an explorer of both space and ocean frontiers.
Last updated: February 21, 2026