Biography
Richard Harrison Truly (November 12, 1937 – February 27, 2024) was an American fighter pilot, engineer and astronaut who served as a vice admiral in the United States Navy and as the eighth administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) from 1989 to 1992. He was the first former astronaut to head the space agency.
After his departure from NASA, he led the Georgia Tech Research Institute from 1992 to 1997, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory from 1997 to 2005.
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Self - Astronaut, NASA (1969-1983)
Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1937-11-12
Deathday2024-02-27 (86 years old)
Birth PlaceFayette, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsRichard H. Truly
AwardsLegionnaire of Legion of Merit, NASA Exceptional Service Medal, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, NASA Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Presidential Citizens Medal, United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
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