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Mike Mullane
American aerospace and weapons engineer and astronaut (born 1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Michael Mullane (born September 10, 1945; Col, USAF, Ret.) is an engineer and weapon systems officer, a retired USAF officer, and a former NASA astronaut. During his career, he flew as a mission specialist on STS-41-D, STS-27, and STS-36.
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Born | Richard Michael Mullane (1945-09-10) September 10, 1945 (age 78) Wichita Falls, Texas, U.S. |
Education | United States Military Academy (BS) Air University (MS) |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 14d 20h 20m |
Selection | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
Missions | STS-41-D STS-27 STS-36 |
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