Mike Mullane
Colonel and NASA astronaut
Born
September 10th, 1945
80 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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Born in 1945, this individual served as a Colonel in the United States Air Force and became a NASA astronaut. The astronaut participated in three Space Shuttle missions, including STS-41-D, STS-27, and STS-36. The individual logged over 350 hours in space during these missions, contributing to advancements in space exploration and scientific research.
Participated in STS-41-D
Participated in STS-27
Participated in STS-36
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