Eileen Collins
Eileen Collins is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.
During their career, Eileen Collins flew on 4 spaceflights, logging 36 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes, 8 seconds in space.
Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.
Career Statistics
| Date of Birth | 11/19/1956 |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First Flight | 02/03/1995 |
| Last Flight | 07/26/2005 |
| In Space | No |
| Time in Space | 36 days, 8 hours, 8 minutes, 8 seconds |
| Landings | 4 |
Spaceflights by Eileen Collins
Explore the 4 spaceflights Eileen Collins participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.