About
NASA astronaut who piloted a 1984 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. He later served as a NASA administrator and an aviation executive.
Before Fame
He achieved the rank of Captain in the United States Navy.
Trivia
His second space mission was deferred following the 1986 Challenger disaster.
Family Life
He married Sharon White.
Associated With
He and Sally Ride were both on the crew of NASA's STS-41-G Space Shuttle mission.
