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| Francis R. (Dick) Scobee (1939-1986) |
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| Dick Scobee was selected as an astronaut in NASA's eighth class (1978). His first mission assignment came in 1984 when he flew as the pilot on board STS-41-C. Next, he was the mission commander of the ill-fated STS-51-L flight in 1986. On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off marking the beginning of the STS-51-L mission. 73 seconds later, there was a large explosion which destroyed the shuttle and killed the crew. Scobee was lost as were six other astronauts. During his career, he logged almost 7 days in space. My Collection: Above is an official Nasa 8x10 litho which he has autographed. Below is an astronaut warter survival course cover which Scobee has autographed (as have 13 other astronauts). There is a close up of his signature below the image. |
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