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RICK D.
HUSBAND
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Born July 12, 1957, in
Amarillo, Texas. Husband received a bachelor of science degree
in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University and a
master of science degree in mechanical engineering from
California State University, Fresno. Husband and his wife,
Evelyn, have two children, Matthew and Laura. |
Colonel Husband was a
test pilot, having been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with two
Oak Leaf Clusters, the Aerial Achievement Medal, the Air Force
Commendation Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal.
Husband flew as pilot on STS-96 Discovery which was a 10-day mission
during which the crew performed the first docking with the International
Space Station.
He was the commander on STS-107 Columbia. The mission ended abruptly
when Space Shuttle Columbia and its crew perished during entry, 16
minutes before scheduled landing.
Rick D. Husband made the ultimate sacrifice and lost his life in
service to the nation and the space program on February 1, 2003 at 45
years of age.
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