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Eileen Collins is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 4 spaceflights.
BIOGRAPHY
Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NationalityUnited States of America
BornNovember 19, 1956
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeGovernment
StatusFormer
First FlightFebruary 3, 1995
Last FlightJuly 26, 2005
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