Eileen Collins
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US museum welcomes space shuttle Discovery
Apr 20, 2012 06:29 EDT
Discovery on Thursday became the first spaceship of the retired US shuttle fleet to enter its permanent home as a museum artifact, marking a solemn end to the 30-year manned spaceflight program.
US museum welcomes space shuttle Discovery
Apr 19, 2012 13:31 EDT
Discovery on Thursday became the first spaceship of the retired US shuttle fleet to enter its permanent home as a museum artifact, marking a solemn end to the 30-year manned spaceflight program.
Ed White, Jimmy Stewart inducted in Aviation Hall
Jul 19, 2009 00:38 EDT
Astronaut Ed White, actor Jimmy Stewart, 1st female shuttle pilot enter Aviation Hall of Fame. Astronaut Edward White, who gave his life as part of man's race to the moon, was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame on Saturday along with the first female shuttle pilot and the late Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart.
'Wonderful Life' actor Stewart makes Aviation Hall
Jul 18, 2009 23:06 EDT
Actor Jimmy Stewart, astronaut Ed White inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame. Late Hollywood actor Jimmy Stewart has been inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in Ohio along with astronaut Edward White, who gave his life as part of man's race to the moon.
Today in History
Jul 13, 2009 09:50 EDT
Today in History. Today is Thursday, July 23, the 204th day of 2009. There are 161 days left in the year.
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Eileen Marie Collins | |
|---|---|
 NASA press photo | |
| Astronaut | |
| Status | Retired |
| Born | November 19, 1956 Elmira, New York |
| Other occupation | Test Pilot |
| Rank | Colonel, USAF (retired) |
| Time in space | 38d 08h 10m |
| Selection | 1990 NASA Group |
| Missions | STS-63, STS-84, STS-93, STS-114 |
| Mission insignia |     |
| Retirement | May 2006 |
