Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee

Astronaut
Nationality:	American
Born	May 19, 1939 Cle Elum, Washington
Died	January 28, 1986 Cape Canaveral, Florida
Previous Occupation:	Pilot
Rank:	Major, USAF
Time Spent in Space:	6d 23h 40m
Selection:	1978 NASA Group
Mission(s):	STS-41-C, STS-51-L
Mission Insignia:

Francis Richard "Dick" Scobee (May 19, 1939 - January 28, 1986) was an American astronaut who died commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger, which suffered catastrophic booster failure during launch of the STS-51-L mission. Dick Scobee Cropped, optimized; original from http://images. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Cle Elum is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Cape Canaveral from space, August 1991 Cape Canaveral (Cabo Cañaveral in Spanish) is a strip of land in Brevard County, Florida, United States, near the center of that states Atlantic coast. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,794 sq mi (170,451 km²)  - Width 162 miles (260 km)  - Length 497 miles (800 km)  - % water 17. ... It has been suggested that Pilot (spaceflight) be merged into this article or section. ... Major is a military rank denoting an officer of mid-level command status. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... 1958 1959 1960 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1978 1979 1980 1982 1984 1985 1987 1990 1992 1994 1995 1996 1997 2000 2003 2004 1958 June 25 - Man In Space Soonest - USA The first group of American astronaut candidates were selected... STS-41-C was the 11th Space Shuttle mission and the fifth for Challenger. ... An iconic image of the accident. ... STS-41-C CREW INSIGNIA --- The patch to be worn by the five members of NASAs 41-C space mission tells the story of the flight. ... STS-51-L INSIGNIA The STS-51-L crewmembers designed this insignia to represent their participation in NASAs mission aboard the Challenger, depicted launching from Florida and soaring into space to carry out a variety of goals. ... May 19 is the 139th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (140th in leap years). ... 1939 (MCMXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... U.S. Space Shuttle astronaut Bruce McCandless II using a manned maneuvering unit (MMU) outside the Challenger in 1984. ... Space Shuttle Challenger (NASA Orbiter Vehicle Designation: OV-099) was NASAs second Space Shuttle orbiter to be put into service, after Columbia. ... A booster in space-related applications is usually a solid rocket booster: a solid fuel rocket of which two or more are attached to the main rocket to provide the main thrust in the initial phase of the rockets flight. ... The launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission 51L/STS-33, the 25th of the STS (Space Transportation System) program, began at an estimated time of 16:38:00. ...

Born in Cle Elum, Washington, Scobee enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1957, where he served as a reciprocating engine mechanic at Kelly Air Force Base in Texas. While off duty, he attended college, and eventually received a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Arizona in 1965; the same year, he was awarded an officer's commission. Afterward, he attended flight school and earned his wings in 1966, serving as a combat aviator in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, and other decorations. Cle Elum is a city located in Kittitas County, Washington. ... The United States Air Force (or USAF) is the aerospace branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Components of a typical, four stroke cycle, DOHC piston engine. ... A Mechanic is a person who fixes things (generally machinery) or works to keeps things operating properly. ... An Air Force Base (AFB) is a term used to designate a military base of a number of air forces, including the United States Air Force (USAF) and the South African Air Force (SAAF). ... Official language(s) See: Languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 268,581 sq mi (695,622 km²)  - Width 660 miles (1,065 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... The term college (Latin collegium) is most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... A Bachelor of Science (B.S., B.Sc. ... Aerospace engineering is the branch of engineering that concerns aircraft, spacecraft and related topics. ... The University of Arizona (UA or U of A) is a land-grant and space-grant public institution of higher education and research located in Tucson, Arizona. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... A year is the time between two recurrences of an event related to the orbit of the Earth around the Sun. ... In military organizations, a commissioned officer is a member of the service who derives authority directly from a sovereign power, and as such holds a commission from that power. ... Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith is a 2005 science fantasy film written and directed by George Lucas. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... Combat, or fighting, is purposeful violent conflict between one or more persons or organizations, often intended to establish dominance over the opposition. ... It has been suggested that Pilot (spaceflight) be merged into this article or section. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) United States of America South Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand the Philippines Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) National Liberation Front (Viet Cong) Strength ~1,200,000 (1968) ~420,000 (1968) Casualties South Vietnamese dead: 230,000 South Vietnamese wounded: 300,000 US dead... The Distinguished Flying Cross. ... The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ...

After his tour of duty, Scobee attended the Aerospace Research Pilot School at Edwards Air Force Base, just outside Los Angeles, California. Upon graduation in 1972, he became an Air Force test pilot, logging thousands of hours of flight time in dozens of aircraft, including the Boeing 747, the experimental X-24B lifting body, the F-111 Aardvark, and the gigantic C-5 Galaxy. Scobee retired a Lieutenant colonel. Edwards Air Force Base is a USAF airbase located on the border of Kern County and Los Angeles County, California in the Antelope Valley, 7 miles (11 km) due East of Rosamond, USA at 34°57′ N 117°52′ W. An airbase since 1933, Edwards has long been a home... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Academic procession during the University of Canterbury graduation ceremony. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Test pilots work on developing, evaluating and proving experimental aircraft. ... For the techno single by Moby, see Thousand (single). ... The hour (symbol: h) is a unit of time. ... Dozen is another word for the number twelve. ... Airbus A380 An aircraft is any machine capable of atmospheric flight. ... The Boeing 747, commonly called the Jumbo Jet, is one of the most recognizable modern jet airliners and is the largest airliner currently in airline service. ... The X-24 was an experimental US aircraft developed from a joint USAF-NASA program named PILOT (1963-1975). ... The lifting body is an aircraft configuration where the body itself produces lift. ... A U.S. Air Force F-111 The General Dynamics F-111 was a long-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft. ... The C-5 Galaxy is a jet-powered military transport aircraft designed to provide strategic airlift over intercontinental distances. ... Retirement is the status of a worker who has stopped working. ... In the U.S. Army, Air Force and Marine Corps, a lieutenant colonel is a commissioned officer superior to a major and inferior to a colonel. ...

Selected for NASA's astronaut program in January 1978, Scobee completed his training in August 1979. While awaiting his first orbital spaceflight mission, he served as an instructor pilot for the shuttle's 747 carrier aircraft. In April 1984, Scobee piloted Challenger mission STS-41-C, which successfully deployed one satellite and repaired another. NASA logo Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from an article revision dated 2005-09-01, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ... 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... An orbital spaceflight (or orbital flight) in the general sense is a spaceflight where the trajectory of a spacecraft reaches the height of, and through having an appropriate velocity enters into, orbit around an astronomical body. ... Atlantis transported by a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft Schematic 3-view The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) are two extensively modified Boeing 747 jetliners that NASA uses to transport a space shuttle orbiter. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... STS-41-C was the 11th Space Shuttle mission and the fifth for Challenger. ... A satellite is any object that orbits another object (which is known as its primary). ...

Scobee was elevated to the role of spacecraft commander for the ill-fated 51-L Challenger mission. The mission, designed to deploy a satellite to study the approaching Halley's Comet and to inaugurate the Teacher in Space Project, was delayed numerous times due to bad weather and technical glitches. When the mission finally did lift off the pad, an O-ring seal failure caused a massive explosion 73 seconds into the flight, killing Scobee and the other six members of the crew; the tragedy, viewed live on national television, prompted several days of national mourning, as well as a major shakeup at NASA. A spacecraft is designed to leave Earths atmosphere and operate beyond the surface of the Earth in outer space. ... Comet Halley, officially designated 1P/Halley, more generally known as Halleys Comet after Edmond Halley, is a comet that can be seen every 75-76 years. ... The Logo for the Teacher in Space Program. ... A launch pad is designed and built to meet a launch vehicles special needs and requirements. ... Typical O-ring and application An O-ring is a loop of elastomer with a round (o-shaped) cross-section used as a mechanical seal. ... Mourning is in the simplest sense synonymous with grief over the death of someone. ... NASA logo Listen to this article · (info) This audio file was created from an article revision dated 2005-09-01, and does not reflect subsequent edits to the article. ...

Laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery, Scobee was survived by his wife June (nee Kent) and two children, Kathie and Richard. In his spare time, he loved all forms of outdoor activity, as well as flying, oil painting, woodworking, riding motorcycles, playing racquetball, and running. In 2004, Scobee was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor and was inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Underwater funeral in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea from an edition with drawings by Alphonse de Neuville and Edouard Riou. ... The Tomb of the Unknowns Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, is an American military cemetery established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House, formerly the estate of the family of Robert E. Lees wife Mary. ... Outdoor activities usually mean activities done outdoor. ... Mona Lisa, Oil on wood panel painting by Leonardo da Vinci La Donna Velata, painted in 1516, Oil on wood panel painting by Raphael Oil painting is done on surfaces with pigments that are ground and mixed into a medium of oil — especially in early modern Europe, linseed oil. ... Artists can use woodworking to create delicate sculptures. ... A 125 cc motorcycle, the Italian-manufactured Cagiva Planet. ... Racquetball racquet and ball Racquetball is a sport played with racquets and a hollow rubber ball on an indoor or outdoor court. ... Man Running - Edward Muybridge Horse Running - Edward Muybridge Running is by definition the fastest means for an animal to move on foot. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Posthumous means after death. ... Congressional Space Medal of Honor The Congressional Space Medal of Honor was authorized by the United States Congress in 1969 to recognize any astronaut who in the performance of his duties has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious efforts and contributions to the welfare of the Nation and mankind. ...

He attended Auburn Senior High School, in Auburn, Washington. He gratuated in 1957. After the Challenger explosion, an elementary school was named after him in Auburn. High school - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Auburn is a city of 40,314 located in the U.S. state of Washington, in King County, with some spill-over into Pierce County. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Dick Scobee Road in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was also named in his honor. Also located nearby in Myrtle Beach are Ronald McNair Boulevard and Christa McAuliffe Street. Location Location of Myrtle Beach in South Carolina Coordinates , Government County Horry Mayor John Rhodes Geographical characteristics Area     City 43. ... Myrtle Beach is a city located in Horry County, South Carolina. ... Ronald Ewald McNair, Ph. ... Sharon Christa Corrigan McAuliffe (September 2, 1948 – January 28, 1986), better known simply as Christa McAuliffe, and prior to her marriage, Christa Corrigan, was an American teacher from Concord, New Hampshire who was selected from among more than 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher in space. ...

External links

• Official NASA bio
• Challenger Center bio
• Francis R. Scobee -- Arlington National Cemetery

STS-51L Main articles: STS-51L, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle Challenger disaster Crew: Scobee (Cmdr), Smith, Resnik, Onizuka, NcNair, Jarvis, McAuliffe