William C. McCool

U.s. navy commander, nasa astronaut and the pilot of space shuttle columbia which was destroyed during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere in 2003.

Born September 23rd, 1961 in San Diego.

Died February 1st, 2003 at 41 years old in Texas.

Occupations
aircraft pilot, astronaut, military flight engineer, military officer
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A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live. Lao Tzu