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George Nelson (astronaut)
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George Driver "Pinky" Nelson is an American physicist, astronomer, science educator, and retired NASA astronaut.
Nelson in 1984
Nelson in 1984
Nelson (2nd from right) with STS-41-C crewmates
Nelson (2nd from right) with STS-41-C crewmates
Astronauts Van Hoften and Nelson (right) during their EVA
Astronauts Van Hoften and Nelson (right) during their EVA
STS-41-C
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STS-41-C was NASA's eleventh Space Shuttle mission, and the fifth mission of Space Shuttle Challenger. The launch, which took place on April 6, 1984, marked the first direct ascent trajectory for a Sp
George Nelson (astronaut)
…two OFT flights, STS-3 and STS-4, and as head of the Astronaut Office Mission Development Group. A veteran of three space flights, Nelson served aboard STS-41-C in 1984, STS-61C in 1986 and STS-26 in 1988. He has logged a total of 411 hours in space, including 10 hours of EVA flight time. This was a seven-day…
The launch of STS-41-C on 6 April 1984
The launch of STS-41-C on 6 April 1984
The deployed Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF), which became an important source of information on the small-particle space debris environment.
The deployed Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF), which became an important source of information on the small-particle space debris environment.