119 Jon McBride, a trailblazing astronaut and the first from West Virginia, has passed away at the age of 80. McBride, who made history as a NASA astronaut, died on Wednesday after battling cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. His remarkable career included piloting NASA’s space shuttle and serving as an inspiration to many aspiring astronauts. McBride’s… Continue reading Pioneering NASA Astronaut Jon McBride Passes Away at 80
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Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91
Joe Engle, the trailblazing astronaut and test pilot, has passed away at the age of 91. Engle, known for his remarkable contributions to space exploration, flew the North American X-15 hypersonic rocket plane and commanded two Space Shuttle missions. His pioneering spirit made him the first astronaut to fly in space aboard two different winged… Continue reading Farewell to a Space Pioneer: Joe Engle Passes Away at 91