Alan G. Poindexter

American test pilot and astronaut (1961-2012) · United States · Died at 50

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Alan Goodwin Poindexter was an American naval officer and a NASA astronaut. Poindexter was selected in the 1998 NASA Group (G17) and went into orbit aboard Space Shuttle missions STS-122 and STS-131.

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Crew poster for STS-131

Poindexter (left) in the Shuttle Mission Simulator, 2009

The crew of STS-131 pose in front of the Shuttle orbiter after the mission. Commander Poindexter first from the right side.

STS-122 begins its mission to deliver the Columbus laboratory to the International Space Station.

Awards

Distinguished Flying Cross

Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

In their orbit

Father: John Poindexter

About this person

Country

United States

Type

Other

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1961 to 2012 · aged 50

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