Michael P. Anderson
astronaut, scientist (1959-2003)
Michael Phillip Anderson (December 25, 1959 – February 1, 2003) was a United States Air Force officer and NASA astronaut. Anderson and his six fellow crew members were killed in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster when the craft disintegrated during its re-entry into the Earth's atmosphere.[1]
Michael P. Anderson | |
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 1995 portrait | |
| Born | Michael Phillip Anderson December 25, 1959 Plattsburgh, New York, United States |
| Died | February 1, 2003 (aged 43) over Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Washington, B.S. 1981 Creighton, M.S. 1990 |
| Awards |  |
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut | |
Previous occupation | Pilot, scientist |
| Rank | Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force |
Time in space | 24d 18h 08min |
| Selection | 1994 NASA Group 15 |
| Missions | STS-89, STS-107 |
Mission insignia |   |
References change
- ↑ "NASA culture key to Columbia shuttle disaster". New Scientist. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
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