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Who was the first Australian in space?
Andy Thomas
| Andrew “Andy” Thomas | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian American |
| Alma mater | University of Adelaide (BE(Hons)) University of Adelaide, PhD) |
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut |
What did Paul Scully-power do?
Dr Scully-Power was a flight crew technical instructor in the Astronaut Office, Johnson Space Center, Houston Texas where he became Australia’s first astronaut flying aboard Challenger on the 13th mission of the Space Shuttle.
Has any Australian been to space?
The fact so few Australians have entered space can be surprising. Melbourne-born Philip K. Chapman, who died earlier this year, trained as an astronaut with NASA in the 1960s but did not get to fly.
Where was Paul Scully-power born?
Sydney, Australia
Paul Scully-Power/Place of birth
Where did Andy Thomas grow up?
Adelaide
Dr Thomas grew up in suburban Adelaide with dreams of reaching the stars. As a teenager, he was glued to the television screen as space flights went deeper into space, finally landing on the moon in 1969.
What did Andy Thomas discover?
In 2001 Thomas undertook his third space mission, aboard the shuttle Discovery, to the International Space Station (ISS). His tasks on this mission included a 6.5-hour spacewalk to tackle an electrical problem on the Discovery while it was docked at the ISS, 320 kilometres above Earth.
Did Philip Chapman go to space?
Philip Kenyon Chapman (5 March 1935 – 5 April 2021) was the first Australian-born American astronaut, serving for about five years in NASA Astronaut Group 6 (1967)….Philip K. Chapman.
| Philip Kenyon Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Space career | |
| NASA Astronaut | |
| Time in space | 0 |
| Selection | 1967 |
Was Marc Garneau an astronaut?
Prior to entering politics, Garneau served as a naval officer and was selected as an astronaut, part of the 1983 NRC Group. On October 5, 1984, he became the first Canadian in outer space as part of STS-41-G and served on two subsequent Space Shuttle missions—STS-77 and STS-97.
How long does it take to become a qualified astronaut?
Pilot Astronauts: Must have at least 1,000 hours of expe- rience in jet aircraft and need good vision. Competition is extremely keen, with an average of over 4,000 applicants for about 20 openings every 2 years.
What is Andy Thomas doing?
Adelaide astronaut Andy Thomas retires from NASA to live on Texas ranch. ADELAIDE’S Andy Thomas has retired to a Texas ranch after a stellar career as an astronaut that continues to inspire young South Australians to pursue their dreams.
Who are Andy Thomas parents?
His father, Adrian C. Thomas, resides in Hackham, South Australia. His mother, Mary E. Thomas, resides in North Adelaide, South Australia.
What did Philip Chapman do?
Chapman was Chief Scientist of Transformational Space Corporation, “t/Space” of Reston, VA. Under a $6 million contract from NASA, t/Space developed a plan and re-usable vehicle to support the International Space Station (ISS) for after the shuttle’s retirement in 2011.