Vance D. Brand

American astronaut and engineer

Vance D. Brand - American astronaut and engineer
Born

May 9th, 1931
93 years ago

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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An American pilot, engineer, and astronaut, played a significant role in NASA's Apollo and Space Shuttle programs. Participated in three spaceflights, including Apollo 15, which was the fourth crewed lunar landing mission. Completed multiple missions aboard the Space Shuttle, including STS-5, the first operational flight of the program, and STS-41B, which included the deployment of the first tracking and data relay satellite. Contributed to various aeronautical engineering projects before making significant contributions to human spaceflight.

Participated in Apollo 15 lunar mission

Flew on STS-5, the first operational Shuttle flight

Completed STS-41B, deploying tracking satellites

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