Dick Scobee
Also known as Francis Richard Scobee
American astronaut
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- The ERA5 global reanalysis
· 2020 · cited 22,805x
- Canagliflozin and Cardiovascular and Renal Events in Type 2 Diabetes
· 2017 · cited 6,626x
- Effects of Losartan on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy
· 2001 · cited 5,868x
- A Randomized Trial of Intraarterial Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
· 2015 · cited 5,754x
- Human acute myeloid leukemia is organized as a hierarchy that originates from a primitive hematopoietic cell
· 1997 · cited 5,528x
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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)