| First name and last name | Eileen Collins |
| Date of birth | 19.11.1956 |
| Nationality | USA |
| Space Agency | National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
| Status | Retired |
| Type of astronaut | Government agency |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eileen_Collins |
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STS-63
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STS-84
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STS-93
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STS-114
Additional information Eileen Collins
Eileen Marie Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and a retired United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.
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