About
NASA astronaut who flew five space missions and conducted research aboard the Mir Space Station.
Before Fame
He was a test pilot at the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment for the Royal Air Force.
Trivia
His second mission, flying on Space Shuttle Discovery, was for the Department of Defense.
Family Life
He married and had three children.
Associated With
He and astronaut Alan Shepard were test pilots.