Susan Jane Helms, born February 26, 1958 in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights. She attained the rank of Lieutenant General in the US Air Force before retiring.
Her first mission was aboard Endeavour (STS-54) as mission specialist in January 1993. She spent almost 6 days in space, making 96 orbits of Earth.
Her second mission was aboard Discovery (STS-64) as mission specialist in September 1994. She spent almost 11 days in space and completed 176 orbits of Earth.
Her third mission was aboard Columbia (STS-78) as mission specialist to the International Space Station in June-July 1996. She spent almost 17 days in space and completed 271 orbits of Earth.
Her fourth trip was aboard Atlantis (STS-101) as mission specialist to the International Space Station in May 2000. The wake up call on Day 2, Free Fallin' by Tom Petty was dedicated to Helms. She spent almost 10 days in space and completed 155 orbits of Earth.
Her fifth and final mission started on Discovery (STS-102) as mission specialist to the International Space Station launched in March 2001. She participated in Expedition 2 on the ISS, conducting an EVA on March 11. She returned to Earth aboard Discovery (STS-105) in August 2001, having spent over 167 days in space.
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