Charles L. Veach
Colonel and NASA astronaut
Born
Died
1995
31 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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