Susan Kilrain
Susan Kilrain | |
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Kilrain in 2000 | |
| Born | Susan Leigh Still October 24, 1961 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (BS) Georgia Institute of Technology (MS) |
| Space career | |
| NASA astronaut | |
| Rank | Commander, USN |
Time in space | 19d 15h 58m |
| Selection | NASA Group 15 (1994) |
| Missions | STS-83 STS-94 |
Mission insignia | |
Susan Kilrain (born Susan Leigh Still, October 24, 1961) is an American aerospace engineer, United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut. She is the youngest person to pilot a Space Shuttle. She has flown more than 3,000 hours and among her merits she was awarded with the Defense Superior Service Medal.