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{{Infobox astronaut
| name =George D. Nelson
|name = George Nelson
| other_names =George Driver Nelson
|image = Nelson-p.jpg
| image =Nelson-p.jpg
|caption = Nelson in September 1984
|birth_name = George Driver Nelson
| type =[[NASA]] [[Astronaut]]
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|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1950|7|13}}
| nationality =[[United States|American]]
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|birth_place = [[Charles City, Iowa]], U.S.
| status =Retired
|death_date =
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| birth_date ={{Birth date and age|1950|7|13}}
|death_place =
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| birth_place =[[Charles City, Iowa]], U.S.
|other_names = Pinky
| alma_mater =[[Harvey Mudd College]], B.S. 1972<br>[[University of Washington|UW]], M.S. 1974, Ph.D. 1978
|education = [[Harvey Mudd College]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br>[[University of Washington]] ([[Master of Science|MS]], [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
| occupation =[[Science education|Science educator]], [[physicist]], [[astronomer]]
| selection =[[List of astronauts by selection#1978|1978 NASA Group 8]]
|type = [[NASA astronaut]]
| time =17d 02h 43m
|time = 17d 2h 43m
|selection = [[NASA Astronaut Group 8|NASA Group 8 (1978)]]
| eva1 =2
|eva1 = 2
| eva2 =10 hours 06 minutes<ref>[http://www.spacefacts.de/eva/astronauts/english/nelson_george.htm Pinky Nelson's EVA experience]</ref>
|eva2 = 10h 6m<ref>[http://www.spacefacts.de/eva/astronauts/english/nelson_george.htm Pinky Nelson's EVA experience]</ref>
| mission =[[STS-41-C]], [[STS-61-C]], [[STS-26]]
| insignia =[[Image:STS-41-C patch.png|40px]] [[Image:STS-61-c-patch.png|40px]] [[Image:Sts-26-patch.png|40px]]
|mission = [[STS-41-C]]<br>[[STS-61-C]]<br>[[STS-26]]
|insignia = [[File:STS-41-C patch.png|45px]] [[File:STS-61-c-patch.png|45px]] [[File:Sts-26-patch.png|45px]]
| Date of ret =June 30, 1989
|retirement = June 30, 1989
|}}
}}
'''George Driver "Pinky" Nelson''' (born {{Birth date|1950|7|13}}) is an American [[physicist]], [[astronomer]], [[Science education|science educator]], and a former [[NASA]] [[astronaut]].
'''George Driver "Pinky" Nelson''' (born July 13, 1950) is an American [[physicist]], [[astronomer]], [[Science education|science educator]], and retired [[NASA]] [[astronaut]].


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Nelson was born born July 13, 1950, in [[Charles City, Iowa]], but considers [[Willmar, Minnesota]], to be his hometown. Pinky enjoys playing [[golf]], [[Reading (process)|reading]], [[Human swimming|swimming]], [[running]], and [[music]]. He graduated from Willmar Senior High School, Willmar, Minnesota, in 1968. He received a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[Physics]] from [[Harvey Mudd College]] in 1972, and a [[Master of Science]] and a [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degrees in [[Astronomy]] from the [[University of Washington]] in 1974 and 1978, respectively.
Nelson was born on July 13, 1950, in [[Charles City, Iowa]], but considers [[Willmar, Minnesota]], to be his hometown. He graduated from Willmar Senior High School, Willmar, Minnesota, in 1968.<ref>{{cite web|title=Pinky Nelson returns to Willmar for Hall of Fame induction|url=https://www.willmarradio.com/news/pinky-nelson-returns-to-willmar-for-hall-of-fame-induction/article_0b84c136-dec7-11e9-855c-ab9abbecbb5b.html|publisher=WilmarRadio.com|date=September 24, 2019|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref> He received a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in [[physics]] from [[Harvey Mudd College]] in 1972, and a [[Master of Science]] and a [[Doctor of Philosophy]] degrees in [[astronomy]] from the [[University of Washington]] in 1974 and 1978, respectively.<ref name="bionasa">{{cite web|url=https://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/atoms/files/nelson_george.pdf |title=George D. (Nickname Pinky) Nelson (PH.D.), NASA Astronaut (Former) |publisher=NASA |date=April 1989 |access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>


Nelson was a [[Boy Scouting (Boy Scouts of America)|Boy Scout]] and earned the rank of [[First Class Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|First Class Scout]].<ref>[http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/02-558.pdf George D. Nelson at scouting.org]</ref>
Nelson was a [[Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America)|Boy Scout]] and earned the rank of [[First Class Scout (Boy Scouts of America)|First Class Scout]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.scouting.org/filestore/pdf/02-558.pdf |title=George D. Nelson at scouting.org |access-date=2015-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110622104220/http://www.scouting.org/FILESTORE/pdf/02-558.pdf |archive-date=2011-06-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


His wife, Susie, is from [[Alhambra, California]]. They have two daughters, Aimee Tess (born April 25, 1972) and Marti Ann (born February 27, 1975).
His wife, Susie, is from [[Alhambra, California]]. They have two daughters, Aimee Tess (born April 25, 1972) and Marti Ann (born February 27, 1975). Pinky enjoys playing [[golf]], [[Reading (process)|reading]], [[Human swimming|swimming]], [[running]], and [[music]].<ref name="bionasa"/>


==Research==
==Research==
Dr. Nelson performed astronomical research at the [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]] Peak Solar Observatory, [[Sunspot, New Mexico]]; the [[Astronomical Institute at Utrecht]] ([[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]], [[Netherlands]]) and the [[University of Göttingen]] Observatory, ([[Göttingen]], [[West Germany]]), and at the [[Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics]] ([[Boulder, Colorado]]). His current research is in systemic education reform and the preparation of science teachers.
Nelson performed astronomical research at the [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]] Peak Solar Observatory, [[Sunspot, New Mexico]]; the [[Astronomical Institute at Utrecht]] ([[Utrecht (city)|Utrecht]], Netherlands) and the [[University of Göttingen]] Observatory, ([[Göttingen]], [[West Germany]]), and at the [[Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics]] ([[Boulder, Colorado]]). His last research was in systemic education reform and the preparation of science teachers.<ref name="bionasa"/>


==NASA career==
==NASA career==
George was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978. He flew as a scientific equipment operator in the [[WB 57-F]] earth resources aircraft and served as the [[Astronaut Office]] representative in the Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (space suit) development effort. During [[STS-1]] he was the photographer in the prime [[chase plane]]. He also served as support crewman and [[Capsule communicator|CAPCOM]] for the last two OFT flights, [[STS-3]] and [[STS-4]], and as head of the Astronaut Office Mission Development Group. A veteran of three space flights, Nelson served aboard [[STS-41-C]] in 1984, [[STS-61C]] in 1986 and [[STS-26]] in 1988. He has logged a total of 411 hours in space, including 10 hours of [[Extravehicular activity|EVA]] flight time.
George was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978. He flew as a scientific equipment operator in the [[WB-57F]] earth resources aircraft and served as the [[Astronaut Office]] representative in the Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (space suit) development effort. During [[STS-1]] he was the photographer in the prime [[chase plane]]. He also served as support crewman and [[Capsule communicator|CAPCOM]] for the last two OFT flights, [[STS-3]] and [[STS-4]], and as head of the Astronaut Office Mission Development Group. A veteran of three space flights, Nelson served aboard [[STS-41-C]] in 1984, [[STS-61C]] in 1986 and [[STS-26]] in 1988. He has logged a total of 411 hours in space, including 10 hours of [[Extravehicular activity|EVA]] flight time.<ref name="bionasa"/>


===Spaceflight experience===
===Spaceflight experience===
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{{Main|STS-41-C}}
{{Main|STS-41-C}}
[[Image:STS-41-C crew.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Nelson (2nd from right) with STS-41-C crewmates]]
[[Image:STS-41-C crew.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Nelson (2nd from right) with STS-41-C crewmates]]
This was a seven-day (April 6–13, 1984) mission during which the crew successfully deployed the [[Long Duration Exposure Facility]] (LDEF), retrieved the ailing [[Solar Maximum]] satellite, repaired it on board the Orbiter, and replaced it in orbit. The mission also included flight testing of [[Manned Maneuvering Unit]]s (MMUs) in two extravehicular activities (EVAs), and operation of the Cinema 360 and [[IMAX]] Camera Systems.
This was a seven-day (April 6–13, 1984) mission during which the crew successfully deployed the [[Long Duration Exposure Facility]] (LDEF), retrieved the ailing [[Solar Maximum Mission|Solar Maximum]] satellite, repaired it on board the Orbiter, and replaced it in orbit. The mission also included flight testing of [[Manned Maneuvering Unit]]s (MMUs) in two extravehicular activities (EVAs), and operation of the Cinema 360 and [[IMAX]] Camera Systems. Nelson performed EVAs in support of the satellite retrieval and the MMU testing.<ref>{{cite web|title=STS-41C Challenger|url=http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/sts-41c.htm|publisher=Spacefacts.de|date=March 27, 2000|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>


====STS-61-C ''Columbia''====
====STS-61-C ''Columbia''====
{{Main|STS-61-C}}
{{Main|STS-61-C}}
This mission, from January 12–18, 1986, launched from the [[Kennedy Space Center]] and returned to a night landing at [[Edwards Air Force Base]], [[California]]. During the six-day flight, the crew deployed the [[Communications satellite|SATCOM]] KU satellite and conducted experiments in [[astrophysics]] and materials processing.
This mission, from January 12–18, 1986, launched from the [[Kennedy Space Center]] and returned to a night landing at [[Edwards Air Force Base]], [[California]]. During the six-day flight, the crew deployed the [[Communications satellite|SATCOM]] KU satellite and conducted experiments in [[astrophysics]] and materials processing.<ref>{{cite web|title=STS-61C Columbia|url=http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/sts-61c.htm|publisher=Spacefacts.de|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>


====STS-26 ''Discovery''====
====STS-26 ''Discovery''====
{{Main|STS-26}}
{{Main|STS-26}}
This mission (September 29–October 3, 1988) was the first flown after the [[Space Shuttle Challenger|''Challenger'']] accident. During the four-day flight, the crew successfully deployed the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-C) and operated eleven mid-deck science experiments.
This mission (September 29–October 3, 1988) was the first flown after the [[Space Shuttle Challenger|''Challenger'']] accident. During the four-day flight, the crew successfully deployed the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-C) and operated eleven mid-deck science experiments. The mission completed 64 orbits of the Earth and landed on October 3, 1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spacefacts.de/mission/english/sts-26.htm|title=STS-26 Discovery|publisher=Spacefacts.de|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>


==Post-NASA career==
==Post-NASA career==
Nelson left NASA in 1989, became an assistant [[provost (education)|provost]] at the University of Washington,<ref name="provost">Stricherz, Vince. "[http://depts.washington.edu/uweek/archives/1998.07.JUL_09/_article3.html UW grads are astronaut candidates.]" ''University Week'', 9 July 1998.</ref> and now directs the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education program at [[Western Washington University]] in [[Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]]. He is also the principal investigator of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership, a mathematics and science partnership grant from the National Science foundation.
Nelson left NASA in June 1989, became an assistant [[provost (education)|provost]] at the University of Washington,<ref name="provost">Stricherz, Vince. [http://depts.washington.edu/uweek/archives/1998.07.JUL_09/_article3.html UW grads are astronaut candidates.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080221190138/http://depts.washington.edu/uweek/archives/1998.07.JUL_09/_article3.html |date=2008-02-21 }} ''University Week'', 9 July 1998.</ref> and now directs the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education program at [[Western Washington University]] in [[Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]]. He is also the principal investigator of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership, a mathematics and science partnership grant from the National Science Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|title=History of SMATE|url=https://smate.wwu.edu/history-smate|publisher=Western Washington University|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref> Nelson served as faculty on the Fall 2013 [[Semester at Sea]] voyage, where he taught introductory astronomy and celestial navigation.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fall 2013 Faculty and Staff|url=https://www.semesteratsea.org/voyages/fall-2013/experts/|publisher=Semester at Sea Program|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>


==Special honors==
==Honors==
[[Image:SMMS repair by STS-41C Astronauts.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Astronauts [[James van Hoften|Van Hoften]] and Nelson (right) during their EVA]]
[[Image:SMMS repair by STS-41C Astronauts.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Astronauts [[James van Hoften|Van Hoften]] and Nelson (right) during their EVA]]
[[NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal]], [[NASA Exceptional Service Medal]], 3 [[NASA Space Flight Medal]]s, [[AIAA]] Haley Space Flight Award, [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] [[Vladimir Komarov|V. M. Komarov]] Diploma, Western Washington University Faculty Outstanding Service Award. In 2009, Nelson was inducted into the [[Astronaut Hall of Fame|U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame]].<ref name="AHOFlist">[http://www.astronautscholarship.org/ahof.html U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at KSC Visitor Complex - Astronaut Scholarship Foundation], United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, retrieved 2009-05-04</ref>Elected member of Washington State Academy of Science, Elected Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science
[[NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal]], [[NASA Exceptional Service Medal]], 3 [[NASA Space Flight Medal]]s, [[AIAA]] Haley Space Flight Award, [[Fédération Aéronautique Internationale]] [[Vladimir Komarov|V. M. Komarov]] Diploma, Western Washington University Faculty Outstanding Service Award.<ref name="bionasa"/> In 2009, Nelson was inducted into the [[Astronaut Hall of Fame|U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame]].<ref name="AHOFlist">[http://www.astronautscholarship.org/ahof.html U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at KSC Visitor Complex - Astronaut Scholarship Foundation] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519102131/http://astronautscholarship.org/ahof.html |date=2009-05-19 }}, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, retrieved 2009-05-04</ref> He is also an elected member of Washington State Academy of Science<ref>{{cite web|title=Western's George "Pinky" Nelson elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences|url=https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/news/westerns-george-pinky-nelson-elected-to-washington-state-academy-of-sciences|publisher=Western Washington University|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref> and an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.<ref>{{cite web|title=AAAS Members Elected as Fellows|url=https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-members-elected-fellows-1|publisher=American Association for the Advancement of Science|date=November 30, 2012|access-date=December 29, 2022}}</ref>

==Physical description==
*Weight: 170&nbsp;lb (77&nbsp;kg)
*Height: 5&nbsp;ft 9 in (1.76 m)
*Hair: Blond
*Eyes: Blue<ref>[http://www.spaceacts.com/starship/seh/nelsong.htm George Nelson's physical description]</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Portal|Biography|Spaceflight}}
*[[List of spaceflight records]]
*[[List of spaceflight records]]


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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20020816074901/http://astronautix.com/astros/nelson.htm Astronautix biography of George D. Nelson]
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*[http://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/nelson-gd.html Nelson's official NASA biography]
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*[http://www.astronautix.com/astros/nelson.htm Astronautix biography of George D. Nelson]
*[http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/astronauts/english/nelson_george.htm Spacefacts biography of George D. Nelson]
*[http://www.spacefacts.de/bios/astronauts/english/nelson_george.htm Spacefacts biography of George D. Nelson]
*[http://www.spaceacts.com/starship/seh/nelsong.htm Nelson at Spaceacts]


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Latest revision as of 00:52, 26 August 2024

George Nelson
Nelson in September 1984
Born
George Driver Nelson

(1950-07-13) July 13, 1950 (age 74)
Charles City, Iowa, U.S.
Other namesPinky
EducationHarvey Mudd College (BS)
University of Washington (MS, PhD)
Space career
NASA astronaut
Time in space
17d 2h 43m
SelectionNASA Group 8 (1978)
Total EVAs
2
Total EVA time
10h 6m[1]
MissionsSTS-41-C
STS-61-C
STS-26
Mission insignia
RetirementJune 30, 1989

George Driver "Pinky" Nelson (born July 13, 1950) is an American physicist, astronomer, science educator, and retired NASA astronaut.

Early life and education

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Nelson was born on July 13, 1950, in Charles City, Iowa, but considers Willmar, Minnesota, to be his hometown. He graduated from Willmar Senior High School, Willmar, Minnesota, in 1968.[2] He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from Harvey Mudd College in 1972, and a Master of Science and a Doctor of Philosophy degrees in astronomy from the University of Washington in 1974 and 1978, respectively.[3]

Nelson was a Boy Scout and earned the rank of First Class Scout.[4]

His wife, Susie, is from Alhambra, California. They have two daughters, Aimee Tess (born April 25, 1972) and Marti Ann (born February 27, 1975). Pinky enjoys playing golf, reading, swimming, running, and music.[3]

Research

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Nelson performed astronomical research at the Sacramento Peak Solar Observatory, Sunspot, New Mexico; the Astronomical Institute at Utrecht (Utrecht, Netherlands) and the University of Göttingen Observatory, (Göttingen, West Germany), and at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (Boulder, Colorado). His last research was in systemic education reform and the preparation of science teachers.[3]

NASA career

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George was selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978. He flew as a scientific equipment operator in the WB-57F earth resources aircraft and served as the Astronaut Office representative in the Space Shuttle Extravehicular Mobility Unit (space suit) development effort. During STS-1 he was the photographer in the prime chase plane. He also served as support crewman and CAPCOM for the last two OFT flights, STS-3 and STS-4, and as head of the Astronaut Office Mission Development Group. A veteran of three space flights, Nelson served aboard STS-41-C in 1984, STS-61C in 1986 and STS-26 in 1988. He has logged a total of 411 hours in space, including 10 hours of EVA flight time.[3]

Spaceflight experience

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STS-41-C Challenger

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Main article: STS-41-C
Nelson (2nd from right) with STS-41-C crewmates

This was a seven-day (April 6–13, 1984) mission during which the crew successfully deployed the Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF), retrieved the ailing Solar Maximum satellite, repaired it on board the Orbiter, and replaced it in orbit. The mission also included flight testing of Manned Maneuvering Units (MMUs) in two extravehicular activities (EVAs), and operation of the Cinema 360 and IMAX Camera Systems. Nelson performed EVAs in support of the satellite retrieval and the MMU testing.[5]

STS-61-C Columbia

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Main article: STS-61-C

This mission, from January 12–18, 1986, launched from the Kennedy Space Center and returned to a night landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. During the six-day flight, the crew deployed the SATCOM KU satellite and conducted experiments in astrophysics and materials processing.[6]

STS-26 Discovery

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Main article: STS-26

This mission (September 29–October 3, 1988) was the first flown after the Challenger accident. During the four-day flight, the crew successfully deployed the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS-C) and operated eleven mid-deck science experiments. The mission completed 64 orbits of the Earth and landed on October 3, 1988.[7]

Post-NASA career

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Nelson left NASA in June 1989, became an assistant provost at the University of Washington,[8] and now directs the Science, Mathematics and Technology Education program at Western Washington University in Bellingham. He is also the principal investigator of the North Cascades and Olympic Science Partnership, a mathematics and science partnership grant from the National Science Foundation.[9] Nelson served as faculty on the Fall 2013 Semester at Sea voyage, where he taught introductory astronomy and celestial navigation.[10]

Honors

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Astronauts Van Hoften and Nelson (right) during their EVA

NASA Exceptional Engineering Achievement Medal, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, 3 NASA Space Flight Medals, AIAA Haley Space Flight Award, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale V. M. Komarov Diploma, Western Washington University Faculty Outstanding Service Award.[3] In 2009, Nelson was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame.[11] He is also an elected member of Washington State Academy of Science[12] and an Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.[13]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Pinky Nelson's EVA experience
  2. ^ "Pinky Nelson returns to Willmar for Hall of Fame induction". WilmarRadio.com. September 24, 2019. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e "George D. (Nickname Pinky) Nelson (PH.D.), NASA Astronaut (Former)" (PDF). NASA. April 1989. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  4. ^ "George D. Nelson at scouting.org" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  5. ^ "STS-41C Challenger". Spacefacts.de. March 27, 2000. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "STS-61C Columbia". Spacefacts.de. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  7. ^ "STS-26 Discovery". Spacefacts.de. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  8. ^ Stricherz, Vince. UW grads are astronaut candidates. Archived 2008-02-21 at the Wayback Machine University Week, 9 July 1998.
  9. ^ "History of SMATE". Western Washington University. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  10. ^ "Fall 2013 Faculty and Staff". Semester at Sea Program. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  11. ^ U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at KSC Visitor Complex - Astronaut Scholarship Foundation Archived 2009-05-19 at the Wayback Machine, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, retrieved 2009-05-04
  12. ^ "Western's George "Pinky" Nelson elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences". Western Washington University. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  13. ^ "AAAS Members Elected as Fellows". American Association for the Advancement of Science. November 30, 2012. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
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