Alan G. Poindexter
NASA astronaut and shuttle commander
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Died
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Explorers & Adventurers
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United States
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Served as a NASA astronaut, completing two missions aboard the Space Shuttle. Commanded STS-133, which delivered the Express Logistics Carrier-4 and advanced technology to the International Space Station. Also flew on STS-122 and contributed to research and construction at the ISS. Worked as a test pilot and held leadership positions at various aerospace organizations throughout a career in aviation and space exploration.
Commanded STS-133 mission to the ISS
Flew on STS-122 mission
Test pilot for NASA
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