Francis R. Scobee
146
Francis R. Scobee
b. May 19, 1939 — d. Jan 28, 1986
LIFE FORM
Gender
Rank
United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
MISSIONS
2
TIME IN SPACE
06D:23H:40M
SPACEWALKS
-
SPACEWALK TIME
-
Francis R. Scobee
146
Francis R. Scobee
b. May 19, 1939 — d. Jan 28, 1986
LIFE FORM
Gender
Rank
United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel
MISSIONS
2
TIME IN SPACE
06D:23H:40M
SPACEWALKS
-
SPACEWALK TIME
-
WIKIPEDIA EXCERPT
Francis Richard Scobee was an American pilot, engineer and astronaut. He was killed while he was commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He was a reciprocating engine mechanic for the United States Air Force and served as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War.