Rick Husband
American astronaut (1957-2003) · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Died at 45
Rick Douglas Husband was an American astronaut and fighter pilot. He traveled into space twice: as pilot of STS-96 and commander of STS-107. Husband and the rest of the crew of STS-107 were killed when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.
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Pilot (PLT) Rick D. Husband (left) and EVA Specialist Tamara E. Jernigan (right) during STS-96
Commander (CDR) Rick D. Husband (left) and Payload Specialist (PS) Ilan Ramon (right) during STS-107
Statue of Rick Husband at Amarillo International Airport
Husband's Camaro on display at Rick Husband Amarillo International AirportAwards
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He is also a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1957 to 2003 · aged 45
