Rick Husband
American astronaut and shuttle commander
Born
Died
2003
23 years ago — 46 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United States
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An American colonel, pilot, and astronaut, he served as the commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia on its final mission, STS-107, in 2003. With an extensive background in flying, he logged over 4,000 hours of flight time in various aircraft. The mission aimed to conduct scientific research in orbit, and tragically, the shuttle disintegrated upon re-entry, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. His career included roles in both the U.S. Air Force and NASA, where contributions to space exploration were significant. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in mechanical engineering and earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering from California State University, Fresno.
Commander of STS-107 mission
Logged over 4,000 flight hours
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