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Susan J. Helms

Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force and NASA astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1958 · age 68

Susan Jane Helms is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general and NASA astronaut. She was the commander, 14th Air Force ; and commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California.

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2018Colorado Women's Hall of FameAward2004International Space Hall of FameAward2001NASA Distinguished Service MedalAward1958Born26 February 1958

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Awards

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame2018
International Space Hall of Fame2004
NASA Distinguished Service Medal2001
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Women in Aviation International
United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1958 · age 68

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