Donald R. McMonagle
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Donald Ray McMonagle (born May 14, 1952) (Col, USAF, Ret.) is a former astronaut and a veteran of three shuttle flights. He became the Manager, Launch Integration, at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 15, 1997. In this capacity he was responsible for final shuttle preparation, launch execution, and return of the orbiter to KSC following landings at any other location. He was chair of the Mission Management Team, and was the final authority for launch decision.[1]
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Born | Donald Ray McMonagle (1952-05-14) May 14, 1952 (age 71) Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) California State University, Fresno (MS) University of Michigan (MBA) |
Awards | Distinguished Flying Cross |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 25d 5h 34m |
Selection | NASA Group 12 (1987) |
Missions | STS-39 STS-54 STS-66 |
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