Saturday, January 16, 2021

Happy birthday, Space Shuttle astronaut Blaine Hammond!


Blaine Hammond, born January 16, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia, has been in space twice.  He became a pilot and an instructor in the US Air Force.

His first mission was aboard Discovery (STS-39) as pilot in April-May 1991.  Its main purpose was dedicated to the Department of Defense.

His second and last flight was aboard Discovery (STS-64) as pilot in September 1994.  The mission was the first untethered EVA in 10 years.

He spent over 19 days in space.


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