Gus Grissom
Several names were discussed, including Nor-Del, Grissom, and Apollo. Nor-Del was rejected because there already was a Wes-Del nearby. Grissom, in honor of Hoosier astronaut Gus Grissom who had died in a fire, was given strong consideration, but the committee then learned there already was another Grissom in Indiana. Apollo was another idea to honor the burgeoning space program.