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Rick Husband

Rick Husband

Rick Husband is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.

During their career, Rick Husband flew on 2 spaceflights, logging 25 days, 17 hours, 32 minutes, 18 seconds in space.

Rick Douglas Husband (July 12, 1957 – February 1, 2003) (Colonel, USAF) was an American astronaut and fighter pilot. He traveled into space twice: as Pilot of STS-96 and Commander of STS-107. He and the rest of the crew of STS-107 were killed when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Rick Husband
Date of Birth07/12/1957
Date of Death02/01/2003
StatusLost In Flight
First Flight05/27/1999
Last Flight01/16/2003
In SpaceNo
Time in Space25 days, 17 hours, 32 minutes, 18 seconds
Landings2

Spaceflights by Rick Husband

Explore the 2 spaceflights Rick Husband participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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