Commander Rick Husband
Pilot William McCool
Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon
Payload Commander Michael Anderson
Mission Specialist David Brown
Mission Specialist Laurel Clark
Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla
Cmdr. Rick Husband
Cmdr. Rick Husband holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from
Texas Technical University, and a master's degree in mechanical engineering from
California State University in Fresno. He is a member in the Society of
Experimental Test Pilots, Tau Beta Pi, the Air Force Association, and the Texas
Tech Ex-Students Association. Husband is a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and is
married with two children.
William McCool
Pilot William McCool holds a bachelor's degree in applied science from the U.S.
Naval Academy, a master's degree in computer science from the University of
Maryland, and a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval
Postgraduate School. He was an eagle scout, and is a member of the U.S. Naval
Academy Alumni Association. McCool is a commander in the Navy and is married.
Ilan Ramon
Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon holds a bachelor's degree in electronics and
computer engineering from the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. He has trained on
and flown in numerous aircraft including the F-16, A-4, F-4 and the Mirage
III-C. Ramon is a colonel in the Israel Air Force and enjoys skiing and squash
with his wife and four children.
Michael Anderson
Mission Specialist Michael Anderson holds a bachelor's degree in physics and
astronomy from the University of Washington, and a master's degree in physics
from Creighton University. He has been awarded the defense superior service
medal, the U.S. Air Force meritorious service medal, and the U.S. Air Force
achievement medal with one oak leaf cluster. Anderson is a lieutenant colonel in
the Air Force.
David Brown
Mission Specialist David Brown holds a bachelor's degree in biology from the
College of William and Mary, and a doctorate in medicine from Eastern Virginia
Medical School. He is a former president of the International Association of
Military Flight Surgeon Pilots. He is also an associate fellow in the Aerospace
Medical Association and the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons. Brown is a
captain in the U.S. Navy and enjoys flying and bicycle touring.
Laurel Clark
Mission Specialist Laurel Clark holds a bachelor's degree in zoology and a
doctorate in medicine from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has received
three Navy commendation medals, a national defense medal, and an overseas
service ribbon. Clark is a member of the Aerospace Medical Association, the
Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons, and is a commander in the Navy. She is
married with one child.
Kalpana Chawla
Born in Karnal, India, mission specialist Kalpana Chawla holds a bachelor's
degree in aeronautical engineering from Punjab Engineering College in India, a
master's degree in aerospace engineering from University of Texas, and a
doctorate of psychology in aerospace engineering from University of Colorado.
She holds a certificated flight instructor license with airplane and glider
ratings, commercial pilot licenses for both single and multi-engine land and
seaplanes. Some of Chawla's hobbies include hiking, backpacking and reading.
Credits:
Thanks to S.
Claus for the great e-mails
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