The astronaut Francis Scobee passed away at age 46, too young.
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Commanding officer of the Space Shuttle Challenger that exploded during launch in 1986.
He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1957, working as an engine mechanic and spending his off-duty time studying aerospace engineering at San Antonio College.
Selected for NASA’s astronaut program in 1978, he completed training in late 1979 and piloted a 1984 mission to space.
How did Francis Scobee die?
Cause of death | N/A |
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Age of death | 46 years |
Profession | Astronaut |
Birthday | May 19, 1939 |
Death date | January 28, 1986 |
Place of death | N/A |
Place of burial | N/A |