Collins became an astronaut in July 1991. Collins has logged over 537 hours in space. She served as pilot on STS-63 (February 3-11, 1995) Collins was the first woman pilot of a Space Shuttle. On STS-93, Collins was the first woman Shuttle Commander. (She has logged over 5,000 hours in 30 different types of aircraft.)
There are many women named Eileen Collins. The Eileen Collins who is a retired American astronaut married pilot Pat Youngs in 1987.
Yes, Eileen Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle mission. She flew on four spaceflights during her career at NASA.
No, Eileen Collins did not land on the moon. She is a retired NASA astronaut who became the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle mission, but her missions were to space stations and not to the moon.
Lt. Col. Michael Collins remained in the spacecraft that was orbiting the moon. The lunar lander descended from that spacecraft, and returned to it after the landing.
No, Eillen Collins did not die she is still alive at the age of 56! 2013
Lt. Colonel Eileen Collins
Eileen Collins was born on November 19, 1956.
There are many women named Eileen Collins. The Eileen Collins who is a retired American astronaut married pilot Pat Youngs in 1987.
Eileen Collins has written: 'Shores of love' 'Laird of a far country'
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Charles Carpenter - Lt. Col. - was born in 1913.
Charles Carpenter - Lt. Col. - died in 1966.
Eileen Collins was born in Elmira, New York, on November 19, 1956. Her parents were James E. Collins and Rose Marie Collins.
Lt. Col. John Robinson died on 1805-06-13.
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Yes!! All army officers of rank Lt col and above are gazetted officers!!
Her brother was Clark Collins, and she had to sisters who were named Amanda Collins, and Emily Collins