Rick Husband

Jul 12, 1957 - Feb 1, 2003

Richard Douglas Husband was an American astronaut and fighter pilot. He traveled into space twice: as Pilot of STS-96 and Commander of STS-107. He and the rest of the crew of STS-107 were killed when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. Husband is a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
Show less Read more
Wikipedia

Discover this historical figure

Interested in Science?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Translate with Google
Google apps
Create a Mobile Website
View Site in Mobile | Classic
Share by: