Eileen Collins

Astronaut

1956 –

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Who is Eileen Collins?

Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 10 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006 to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.

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Born
Nov 19, 1956
Elmira
Also known as
  • Lt. Col. Eileen Collins
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • White American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Elmira Free Academy
    ( - 1974)
  • Associate degree, Corning Community College
    Mathematics
    ( - 1976)
  • Science
  • Bachelor of Arts, Syracuse University
    Mathematics
    ( - 1978)
  • Master of Science, Stanford University
    Operations research
    ( - 1986)
  • Master of Arts, Webster University
    Space Systems Management
    ( - 1989)
Lived in
  • Elmira

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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