Records of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1903 - 2006. Sound Recordings Relating to Mission Activities, 1961 - 1993. Astronaut Candidate Francis R. Scobee, 3/1/1978.
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Scobee, Francis R. (Francis Richard), 1939-1986
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Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee (May 19, 1939 – January 28, 1986) was an American pilot, engineer and astronaut. He was killed while he was commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1986, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission. He held a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He was a reciprocating engine mechanic for the United States Air Force and served as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War. Selected for NASA Astronaut Corps in Ja...
