Francis r scobee biography of martin henderson

Died January 28, He is survived by his wife, June, and two children. He enjoyed flying, oil painting, woodworking, motorcycling, racquetball, jogging, and most outdoor sports.

The sunrise was representative of the numerous science experiments that were the dawn of a new era for continued microgravity research on the International.

He graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor of science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He received his commission in and, after receiving his wings in , completed a number of assignments including a combat tour in Vietnam. Since graduating in , he has participated in test programs for which he has flown such varied aircraft as the Boeing , the XB, the transonic aircraft technology TACT F, and the C He logged more than 6, hours flying time in 45 types of aircraft.

In August , he completed a 1-year training and evaluation period, making him eligible for assignment as a pilot on future Space Shuttle flightcrews. In addition to astronaut duties, Mr. Crew members included spacecraft commander Captain Robert L. Crippen, and three mission specialists, Mr. Terry J. Hart, Dr. Pinky Nelson, and Dr. Ox van Hoften.