Alan G. Poindexter
NASA astronaut and shuttle commander
Born
November 5th, 1961
64 years ago
Died
July 1st, 2012
13 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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