Charles L. Veach

Colonel and NASA astronaut

Charles L. Veach - Colonel and NASA astronaut
Born

September 18th, 1944
80 years ago

Died

1995
30 years ago — 51 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A colonel in the United States Air Force and a NASA astronaut, contributed to both military and space exploration. Flew on the Space Shuttle mission STS-39 in 1991, which was dedicated to a variety of experiments and classified defense payloads. Served as a test pilot and had a background in aeronautics, engaging in numerous test flights during military career. Involved in the development of advanced flight training programs.

Flew on Space Shuttle STS-39

Served as a test pilot

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