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William Shepherd is a former astronaut from National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 4 spaceflights.
BIOGRAPHY
William McMichael “Bill” Shepherd is an American former Navy SEAL, aerospace, ocean, and mechanical engineer, and NASA astronaut who served as Commander of Expedition 1, the first crew on the International Space Station. He is also a recipient of the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
PERSONAL DETAILS
NationalityUnited States of America
BornJuly 26, 1949
AgencyNational Aeronautics and Space Administration
TypeGovernment
StatusFormer
First FlightDecember 2, 1988
Last FlightOctober 31, 2000
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