Alan Poindexter, born November 5, 1961 in Pasadena, California went into space twice.
His first trip was aboard Atlantis (STS-122) as pilot to the International Space Station in February 2008. The main objective of the mission was to deliver the European Columbus science laboratory, built by the European Space Agency, to the ISS.
His second and final mission was aboard Discovery (STS-131) as commander to the International Space Station in April 2010. The mission carried supplies and equipment to the ISS.
Poindexter passed away from injuries he suffered in a water scooter accident in July 2012.
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