Donald R. McMonagle

American astronaut and Space Shuttle pilot

Donald R. McMonagle - Scientists & Innovators born May 14th, 1952
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Born in 1952, this individual served in the United States Navy as a pilot and pursued a career in aeronautics. Selected as a NASA astronaut in 1990, this person contributed to multiple Space Shuttle missions. Notably, the individual flew on STS-49, which was the maiden flight of the Endeavour, and participated in the first successful three-person spacewalk. This person also served as the pilot on STS-66 and STS-77, taking part in significant research and satellite deployment missions.

Pilot of Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-49

Participated in first successful three-person spacewalk

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