The legacy of a pioneer who helped deliver the first satellites
In short: NASA astronaut Bill Lenoir, a key figure in the early days of the space shuttle program, has passed away at 71. This video honors his career, from his selection as a scientist-astronaut to his role in the historic 'We Deliver' mission.
Bill Lenoir was a mission specialist on STS-5, the first operational flight of the space shuttle Columbia in November 1982. During this mission, known as 'We Deliver,' he helped successfully deploy two commercial communications satellites from the orbiter's cargo bay.
Selected as a scientist-astronaut in August 1967, Lenoir spent over 122 hours in space throughout his career. He retired from NASA in 1992, leaving behind a legacy of exploration that spanned three decades of spaceflight.
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