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"Remembering Richard Truly: Astronaut and NASA Leader"

Richard Truly, a former naval aviator and astronaut who flew on two early space shuttle missions and later led NASA's return to space after the Challenger disaster, passed away at the age of 86 due to atypical Parkinson's disease. He joined NASA in 1969 and piloted the shuttle program's second orbital flight, proving NASA's ability to safely relaunch the Columbia shuttle. Truly also commanded the Challenger during its third flight in 1983 and later became the first commander of the Naval Space Command.

via The New York Times|

#astronaut #challenger-disaster #nasa

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"Remembering Richard Truly: Astronaut and NASA Administrator"

Richard H. Truly, a former astronaut and NASA administrator, passed away at the age of 86. He played a key role in rebuilding NASA's space shuttle program after the Challenger explosion in 1986 and oversaw the agency as its top administrator. Truly was the first astronaut to lead NASA and made significant contributions to the space program. His legacy includes piloting the space shuttle Columbia and overseeing the successful return of American astronauts to space after the Challenger disaster.

via The Washington Post|

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"NASA Pays Tribute to Astronaut Richard Truly"

Former NASA Administrator and astronaut Richard Truly passed away at the age of 86. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson paid tribute to Truly's decades of service to the Navy and NASA, highlighting his achievements as a test pilot, naval aviator, and his roles in the space shuttle program. Truly's leadership and vision as a pioneer were praised, and condolences were extended to his family.

via NASA|

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