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#DidYouKnow Winston Elliot Scott wrote a book about his experience as an astronaut?
Scott was born on August 6, 1950, in Miami, Florida. Though schools desegregated after the Brown v. Board case in 1954, as Scott entered school, they were still segregated in Miami. In 1965, as Scott entered the tenth grade, he was transferred to Coral Gables Senior High School, his first integrated education. In 1968, he graduated and attended Florida State University.
In 1972, #WinstonScott graduated with a degree in music and entered Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. In August 1974, he graduated and served at the Naval Air Station in North Island, California. In 1978, Scott attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California and earned a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering two years later. In 1992, Scott applied to be an astronaut as he accumulated over 5,000 hours of flight time in twenty different military and civilian aircrafts.
In August 1992, #WinstonElliotScott was selected by NASA as an astronaut and reported to Johnson ****** e Center in Houston, Texas. On January 11, 1996, he served as a mission specialist and conducted two ****** e walks. During these ****** e walks he tested tools, techniques, and procedures were later utilized to build the International ****** e Station.
In 1999, Scott retired from both NASA and the Navy, where he attained the rank of Captain. He became the Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Florida State University, College of Engineering. In 2006, Scott published “Reflections From Earth Orbit,” a semiautobiographical book that describes his experiences as a NASA astronaut. He shares his journey to go beyond the bonds of earth into outer ****** e to inspire others.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
📸Photo: Captain Winston Scott, courtesy of #NASA
#Twitbook24 vous suggère de vous intéresser à Mme Fadimatou Nouchemo , promotrice de l'aviation au Cameroun 🇨🇲 grâce à son association #YAPA 54
Scott was born on August 6, 1950, in Miami, Florida. Though schools desegregated after the Brown v. Board case in 1954, as Scott entered school, they were still segregated in Miami. In 1965, as Scott entered the tenth grade, he was transferred to Coral Gables Senior High School, his first integrated education. In 1968, he graduated and attended Florida State University.
In 1972, #WinstonScott graduated with a degree in music and entered Navy Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island. In August 1974, he graduated and served at the Naval Air Station in North Island, California. In 1978, Scott attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, California and earned a master’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering two years later. In 1992, Scott applied to be an astronaut as he accumulated over 5,000 hours of flight time in twenty different military and civilian aircrafts.
In August 1992, #WinstonElliotScott was selected by NASA as an astronaut and reported to Johnson ****** e Center in Houston, Texas. On January 11, 1996, he served as a mission specialist and conducted two ****** e walks. During these ****** e walks he tested tools, techniques, and procedures were later utilized to build the International ****** e Station.
In 1999, Scott retired from both NASA and the Navy, where he attained the rank of Captain. He became the Vice President for Student Affairs and Associate Dean of Florida State University, College of Engineering. In 2006, Scott published “Reflections From Earth Orbit,” a semiautobiographical book that describes his experiences as a NASA astronaut. He shares his journey to go beyond the bonds of earth into outer ****** e to inspire others.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
📸Photo: Captain Winston Scott, courtesy of #NASA
#Twitbook24 vous suggère de vous intéresser à Mme Fadimatou Nouchemo , promotrice de l'aviation au Cameroun 🇨🇲 grâce à son association #YAPA 54
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#DidYouKnow On December 18, 2006, Robert Lee Curbeam Jr. set a new single mission American ***** ewalk record when he completed four ***** e walks.
Curbeam was born on March 5, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1980, he graduated from Woodlawn High School and received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1884, Curbeam graduated and later completed Naval Flight Officer training. He was assigned to the USS Forrestal where he served in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, and the Artic and Indian Oceans.
In 1990, Curbeam graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering. In 1991, he completed Test Pilot School and reported to the Strike Aircraft Test Directorate in Patuxent River, Maryland. In August 1994, he returned to the Naval Academy as a Captain and instructor in the Weapons and Systems Engineering Department.
In December 1994, Curbeam was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate. After a year of training and evaluation, he was selected as an astronaut for future ***** e flight missions. On August 7, 1997, Curbeam participated in his first ***** eflight mission to test equipment for use on the future International ***** e Station. On December 9, he departed for his third ***** eflight mission, where he’d complete a record setting four ***** ewalks. A ***** ewalk, or extravehicular activity, is work done by an astronaut outside of the ***** ecraft. During these ***** ewalks, Curbeam helped install new electrical systems on the International ***** e Station.
In 2007, after thirteen years at NASA, #RobertCurbeam retired. He continues to speak at school and community events to inspire future astronauts to one day land on Mars.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
📸Photo: Captain Robert Curbeam, courtesy of NASA
Curbeam was born on March 5, 1962, in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1980, he graduated from Woodlawn High School and received a nomination to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. In 1884, Curbeam graduated and later completed Naval Flight Officer training. He was assigned to the USS Forrestal where he served in the Mediterranean and Caribbean Seas, and the Artic and Indian Oceans.
In 1990, Curbeam graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, with a master’s degree in aeronautical engineering. In 1991, he completed Test Pilot School and reported to the Strike Aircraft Test Directorate in Patuxent River, Maryland. In August 1994, he returned to the Naval Academy as a Captain and instructor in the Weapons and Systems Engineering Department.
In December 1994, Curbeam was selected as a NASA astronaut candidate. After a year of training and evaluation, he was selected as an astronaut for future ***** e flight missions. On August 7, 1997, Curbeam participated in his first ***** eflight mission to test equipment for use on the future International ***** e Station. On December 9, he departed for his third ***** eflight mission, where he’d complete a record setting four ***** ewalks. A ***** ewalk, or extravehicular activity, is work done by an astronaut outside of the ***** ecraft. During these ***** ewalks, Curbeam helped install new electrical systems on the International ***** e Station.
In 2007, after thirteen years at NASA, #RobertCurbeam retired. He continues to speak at school and community events to inspire future astronauts to one day land on Mars.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
📸Photo: Captain Robert Curbeam, courtesy of NASA
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#DidYouKnow that Yvonne Darlene Cagle has been the only African American female astronaut who served in the military?
Cagle was born on April 24, 1959, in West Point, New York. On July 20, 1969, she watched with her family as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. This inspired her to leave her footprints on the moon one day. Her family later moved to Novato, California, where she attended Navato High School.
In 1977, she graduated and enrolled in San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California. In 1981, she graduated and was sponsored to attend medical school through the U.S. Air Force’s Health Professions Scholarship Program. In 1985, Cagle received her Doctorate in medicine and was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force.
In 1988, she became a certified flight surgeon from the School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas. She was assigned to the 48th Tactical Hospital in the United Kingdom, where she logged numerous hours in a variety of aircrafts, providing medical support.
In May 1989, Cagle volunteered to serve as the Air Force medical liaison officer for the STS-30 Atlantis shuttle mission test. She provided contributed to ongoing studies on astronaut health and served as a consultant for ******* e telemedicine.
On May 1, 1996, Cagle was selected astronaut candidate. Though she was never selected for any ******* e missions, she designed medical protocols for astronauts in ******* e that are still followed today.
In 2008, #Cagle retired from the Air Force with the rank of Colonel. Though she never achieved her dream of reaching the moon, Cagle is still active with NASA and serves as their lead scientists on the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research program.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
#WomensHistoryMonth #YvonneCagle
Photo: Colonel Yvonne Cagle, courtesy of NASA
Cagle was born on April 24, 1959, in West Point, New York. On July 20, 1969, she watched with her family as Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. This inspired her to leave her footprints on the moon one day. Her family later moved to Novato, California, where she attended Navato High School.
In 1977, she graduated and enrolled in San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California. In 1981, she graduated and was sponsored to attend medical school through the U.S. Air Force’s Health Professions Scholarship Program. In 1985, Cagle received her Doctorate in medicine and was commissioned as an officer in the Air Force.
In 1988, she became a certified flight surgeon from the School of Aerospace Medicine at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas. She was assigned to the 48th Tactical Hospital in the United Kingdom, where she logged numerous hours in a variety of aircrafts, providing medical support.
In May 1989, Cagle volunteered to serve as the Air Force medical liaison officer for the STS-30 Atlantis shuttle mission test. She provided contributed to ongoing studies on astronaut health and served as a consultant for ******* e telemedicine.
On May 1, 1996, Cagle was selected astronaut candidate. Though she was never selected for any ******* e missions, she designed medical protocols for astronauts in ******* e that are still followed today.
In 2008, #Cagle retired from the Air Force with the rank of Colonel. Though she never achieved her dream of reaching the moon, Cagle is still active with NASA and serves as their lead scientists on the Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research program.
Join us daily until April 8, to learn about the members of the #Afronauts (the affinity group of African American astronauts) who also served in the military and some safety tips to enjoy the upcoming eclipse.
#WomensHistoryMonth #YvonneCagle
Photo: Colonel Yvonne Cagle, courtesy of NASA
