Patrick Baudry

French astronaut and military officer

Patrick Baudry - French astronaut and military officer
Born

March 6th, 1946
79 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

France

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A military officer and astronaut, contributed to space exploration through participation in the STS-51-G mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery. This mission launched on June 17, 1985, and was notable for deploying several satellites and conducting scientific experiments in orbit. Baudry served in the French Air Force before being selected for NASA's astronaut program, which further advanced his career in the field of aeronautics and space science.

Participated in STS-51-G mission

Deployed multiple satellites into orbit

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