Richard O. Covey
Richard Oswalt Covey (born August 1, 1946) is a retired United States Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut.[1] He was part of the Space Shuttle Discovery crew.
Richard O. Covey | |
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| Born | August 1, 1946 Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Status | Retired |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Richard Oswalt Covey |
| Alma mater | USAFA, B.S. 1968 Purdue University, M.S. 1969 |
| Occupation | Fighter pilot, test pilot |
| Awards |  |
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut | |
| Rank |  Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 26d 21h 09m |
| Selection | 1978 NASA Group 8 |
| Missions | STS-51-I, STS-26, STS-38, STS-61 |
Mission insignia |     |
| Retirement | August 1, 1994 |
References
- ↑ "Arkansas Aviation Historical Society Collection". Butler Center for Arkansas Studies.
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