Person
- Born
- 1939-05-19
- Died
- 1986-01-28
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Key facts
- Born
- Francis Richard Scobee , ( 1939-05-19 ) May 19, 1939, Cle Elum, Washington , U.S.
- Died
- January 28, 1986 (1986-01-28) (aged 46), North Atlantic Ocean
- Cause of death
- Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
- Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Education
- University of Arizona ( BS )
- Awards
- Distinguished Flying Cross Congressional Space Medal of Honor
- Rank
- Lieutenant colonel , USAF
- Time in space
- 6d 23h 40m
- Selection
- NASA Group 8 (1978)
- Missions
- STS-41-C STS-51-L
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Key dates
- Born
- 19 May 1939
- Died
- 28 January 1986
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Part of
- NASA Astronaut Group 8
- Given name
- Richard
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Cle Elum
- Place of death
- Cape Canaveral
- Occupation
- astronaut
- Employer
- NASA
- Languages spoken
- English language
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Francis Richard Scobee (May 19, 1939 – January 28, 1986) was an American pilot, engineer, and astronaut. He was killed while commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission.
Scobee held a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, graduating from the University of Arizona in 1965. He was a reciprocating engine mechanic for the United States Air Force and served as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War.
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1939 births1986 deathsAviators killed in aviation accidents or incidents in the United StatesBurials at Arlington National CemeteryMilitary personnel from Washington (state)People from Auburn, WashingtonPeople from Cle Elum, WashingtonRecipients of the Air MedalRecipients of the Congressional Space Medal of HonorRecipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)