David C. Hilmers

Astronaut and physician with NASA

David C. Hilmers - Astronaut and physician with NASA
Born

January 28th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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Served as a NASA astronaut, involved in multiple space missions. Participated in the Space Shuttle missions STS-51-J, STS-26, and STS-36. Also worked as a flight surgeon and contributed to medical aspects of space travel. In addition, engaged in military service as a colonel and practiced medicine.

Completed three space shuttle missions

Served as a flight surgeon at NASA

Held the rank of colonel in the U.S. military

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