The people sent on space missions are of the highest caliber. They would have been able to handle it.
Even so, in the final brief moments, they knew what was happening.
How many sent messages and called home when the Twin Towers were hit knowing their fate?
I think they should have been told!
When the last moments of a person’s life are known they need that time to make peace with their Maker! My Father knew about 6 hours before the end, he was angry and combative, but when I asked him if he needed spiritual guidance and a need to talk with his pastor not believing death was imminent and asked me if I thought it was that close. He being a 20 year Platoon Sargent I replied Yes Sir I do! The DR. had given me the look and the nod so I knew! I also told him he had nothing to lose by talking to a Man of God! So within the hour our Pastor was there! I did not stay for the conversation as I felt it was a private affair! After the Pastor left a Calm had come over my Father I had never seen before. I can imagine after 2 wars and a Military Career of 20 years a lot could have been on the back burner! I felt, that of all I ever did for my Dad this was my best gift of all! RIP Sarge!