Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Dick Scobee, Challenger pilot and commander, born 1939



Richard "Dick" Scobee, born May 19, 1939 in Cle Elum, Washington, was commander of the Challenger (STS-51-L) when it exploded after liftoff January 28, 1986.

He had been in space previously aboard the Challenger (STS-41-C) as pilot in April 1984.  The mission lasted almost 7 days.


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