Alan G. Poindexter
1961 - 2012
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Biography
Alan G. Poindexter was a United States Navy officer and NASA astronaut. He was born on November 5, 1961, in Pasadena, California. Poindexter served as a naval aviator and test pilot before being selected by NASA in 1998. During his career at NASA, he piloted two Space Shuttle missions, STS-122 in 2008 and STS-131 in 2010. Poindexter retired from NASA and the Navy in 2010 and passed away on July 1, 2012, in Florida due to a jet ski accident.
Famous Quotes (5)
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As we explore the cosmos, we are bringing together people and nations to work together in the common cause of extending the human presence beyond Earth.
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The opportunities that are waiting for us on the other side of adversity are unlimited.
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I think it’s our responsibility to ensure that we view Earth as sacred and our obligation is to take care of it.
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I think exploration is not a choice really; it's an imperative.
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To be an astronaut, you have to have the great curiosity to go places that haven’t been explored.