George Nelson
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About
Retired NASA astronaut and veteran of three space flights. A member of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, he won numerous honors, including several NASA Space Flight Medals and a NASA Exceptional Service Medal.
Before Fame
He earned a PhD in astronomy from George Washington University.
Trivia
He logged ten hours of EVA (extra-vehicular activity) time.
Family Life
His marriage to Susie Nelson produced two children: Marti and Aimee.
Associated With
He flew on the first mission after the Challenger explosion that killed Judith Resnik.
