Michael P. Anderson

Michael P. Anderson (December 25, 1959 ? February 1, 2003) was a Lieutenant Colonel (USAF), a NASA astronaut and the Space Shuttle payload commander of STS-107 (Columbia) who was killed when the craft disintegrated after reentry into the Earth's atmosphere.

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Born December 25, 1959, in Plattsburgh, New York, but considered Spokane, Washington, to be his hometown. Died on February 1, 2003 over the southern United States when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew perished during entry, 16 minutes prior to scheduled landing. He is survived by his wife and children. Michael enjoyed photography, chess, computers, and tennis.

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December 25 - 1959 - Plattsburgh, New York - Spokane, Washington - February 1 - 2003 - United States - Space Shuttle ''Columbia'' - Photography - Chess - Computers - Tennis

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