Alan G. Poindexter

NASA astronaut and shuttle commander

Alan G. Poindexter - NASA astronaut and shuttle commander
Born

November 5th, 1961
63 years ago

Died

July 1st, 2012
12 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

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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