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Robert Laurel Crippen (born September 11, 1937) is an American retired naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aerospace engineer, and retired astronaut. He traveled into space four times: as pilot of STS-1 in April 1981, the first Space Shuttle mission; and as commander of STS-7 in June 1983, STS-41-C in April 1984, and STS-41-G in October 1984.
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September 11, 1937, Beaumont, Texas, U.S. (age 86) Robert Crippen (born September 11, 1937, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.) is a U.S. astronaut who served as pilot on the first space shuttle orbital flight. Crippen graduated from the University of Texas, Austin, with a degree in aerospace engineering in 1960.
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Apr 6, 2023 · Robert L. Crippen is a former NASA astronaut who flew on four Space Shuttle missions, including the first one in 1981. He also served as the director of Kennedy Space Center from 1992 to 1995 and received many awards for his achievements in space exploration.
Apr 12, 2021 · Robert Crippen was the pilot of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, in 1981, with Commander John Young. He recalled the excitement, challenges, and legacy of the historic flight that opened a new era of space exploration.
Apr 7, 2021 · Listen to the first space shuttle pilot Bob Crippen share his stories and memories of the historic mission and his other flights. Also, get the latest news and trivia on space exploration from The Planetary Society.
Apr 12, 2021 · Robert Crippen was the pilot of the first space shuttle mission, STS-1, in 1981. He and commander John Young tested the shuttle's systems and completed the two-day flight successfully.
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Robert L. Crippen is a pilot and astronaut who flew the first orbital test flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia and commanded three Space Shuttle missions. He also served as the Space Shuttle director and the director of the Kennedy Space Center.
