Thomas Akers
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This article is about the NASA astronaut. For the attorney, college professor, and member of the United States House of Representatives, see Thomas Peter Akers.
Thomas Dale Akers (born May 20, 1951) is a former American astronaut in NASA's Space Shuttle program.[1]
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Born | Thomas Dale Akers (1951-05-20) May 20, 1951 (age 73) |
Education | Missouri University of Science and Technology (BS, MS) |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 33d 22h 44m |
Selection | NASA Group 12 (1987) |
Missions | STS-41 STS-49 STS-61 STS-79 |
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