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2620:"Wright Bros. 2020-2029 Recipients | National Aeronautic Association"
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2701:"Charles F. Bolden Jr. (Major General, USMC Ret.) NASA Astronaut"
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2461:"Charles F. Bolden Jr. (Major General, USMC Ret.) NASA Astronaut"
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In high school Bolden was turned down for an appointment to the
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2496:"A Conversation with Charles F. Bolden Jr., NASA Administrator"
2409:"Follow Mark Watney's Epic Trek on Mars with New NASA Web Tool"
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in 1968, where he was a contemporary of future Marine officers
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in Bar-Ilan University Facebook page, retrieved June 13, 2016.
2159:"NASA Chief: Next Frontier Better Relations With Muslim World"
2201:"NASA Administrator: President Obama Wants Americans On Mars"
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National Air and Space Museum Trophy for Lifetime Achievement
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Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
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Former NASA Chief Bolden Among 5 to Receive Honorary Degrees
854:(April 24–29, 1990), and was the mission commander on
2383:"REPORT: NASA's Pioneering Next Steps in Space Exploration"
2255:"Human voice makes giant leap in space thanks to Curiosity"
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American astronaut and 12th NASA Administrator (born 1946)
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National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award
2602:"Alamogordo Hall of Fame Honors 5 Space-Flight Pioneers"
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airplanes. He logged more than 6,000 hours flying time.
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United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War
2010:"Shuttle Launch Experience | Kennedy Space Center"
1925:"Space History Photo: Nichelle Nichols, NASA Recruiter"
925:. During the six-day flight, crew members deployed the
2115:"Bolden Urges Work Force To Back NASA's New Direction"
545:. After his service as an astronaut, he became Deputy
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Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award - 2022
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4652:Recipients of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal
4637:Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal
2829:Administrators and deputy administrators of NASA
2363:. Center for American Progress. October 28, 2015
2341:. Center for American Progress. October 28, 2015
810:and assumed his duties as the Deputy Commander,
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858:(March 24 – April 2, 1992), and
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2228:"James Webb Space Telescope Closer to the Axe"
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3481:List of United States Marine Corps astronauts
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2733:Spacefacts biography of Charles F. Bolden Jr.
2533:Bar-Ilan Honorary Doctorate Convocation, 2016
1136:After leaving NASA, Bolden has served on the
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4687:United States Naval Test Pilot School alumni
3486:List of United States Space Force astronauts
1836:"Bolden Confirmed As New NASA Administrator"
1800:"Bolden and Garver Confirmed by U.S. Senate"
1133:was announced as acting NASA Administrator.
814:. He then served as the Commanding General,
578:In 2020, Bolden was elected a member of the
575:was announced as acting NASA Administrator.
4657:Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)
2277:"NASA to beam new will.i.am song from Mars"
1735:. Ipswich, MA: H.W. Wilson. 2010. pp.
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4275:1982: Silver Anniversary (all honored) –
2339:"Human Space Exploration: The Next Steps"
1593:University of Maryland University College
564:to head the agency on a permanent basis.
530:who flew on four Space Shuttle missions.
81:July 17, 2009 – January 20, 2017
4692:USC Viterbi School of Engineering alumni
1951:"Former Administrator Charles F. Bolden"
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1598:Honorary Doctor of Engineering from the
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865:Bolden was the first person to ride the
537:with the class of 1968. Bolden became a
3471:List of astronauts by year of selection
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1667:Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from
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598:degree in Electrical Science from the
4667:United States Marine Corps astronauts
3121:NASA Astronaut Group 9, "19+80", 1980
1848:from the original on October 19, 2013
1802:. NASA. July 15, 2009. Archived from
1781:"Retired General Picked to Lead NASA"
1709:List of notable United States Marines
826:Selected by NASA in May 1980, Bolden
760:United States Naval Test Pilot School
688:(USMC) following graduation from the
616:Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
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4627:People from Columbia, South Carolina
4102:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
3532:United States Astronaut Hall of Fame
1669:Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
1577:Honorary Doctor of Engineering from
883:Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
758:In June 1979, he graduated from the
4672:United States Marine Corps generals
2695:Official Biography as Administrator
2586:. December 15, 2017. Archived from
2407:Gipson, Lillian (October 8, 2015).
2139:. Al Jazeera English. June 30, 2010
1965:from the original on March 30, 2022
1704:List of African-American astronauts
1422:Defense Distinguished Service Medal
867:Launch Complex 39 slidewire baskets
711:He flew more than 100 sorties into
515:(born August 19, 1946) is a former
4677:United States Naval Academy alumni
2253:Mullen, Jethro (August 28, 2012).
937:, California on January 18, 1986.
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4647:Recipients of the Legion of Merit
3263:International mission specialists
3137:← NASA Astronaut Group 9 →
2203:. Ozarksfirst.com. Archived from
1923:NASA Archives (January 3, 2014).
1610:Rochester Institute of Technology
1565:University of Southern California
1481:NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
1454:Defense Meritorious Service Medal
869:which enable rapid escape from a
831:Assistant to the Director of the
639:University of Southern California
382:NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal
221:University of Southern California
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1635:Honorary Doctor of Science from
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1662:Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy
1656:National Academy of Engineering
1567:'s Alumni Award of Merit – 1989
580:National Academy of Engineering
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4707:Obama administration personnel
4597:American astronaut-politicians
2226:O'Neill, Ian (July 13, 2011).
1949:Wilson, Jim (August 4, 2017).
1761:"Major General Charles Bolden"
1630:National Aviation Hall of Fame
1519:Marine Corps Recruiting Ribbon
1500:National Defense Service Medal
1486:NASA Exceptional Service Medal
1432:Defense Superior Service Medal
1084:In a June 2010 interview with
387:NASA Exceptional Service Medal
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4617:Harvard Institute of Politics
3476:Astronaut ranks and positions
2670:National Air and Space Museum
1584:Honorary Doctor of Laws from
1003:Bolden on the flight deck of
901:Bolden on the flight deck of
862:(February 3–11, 1994).
737:Royal Thai Air Base Nam Phong
4682:United States Naval Aviators
4612:Aviators from South Carolina
3059:Acting deputy administrators
2743:2017 retrospective interview
2498:. Transcript. Archived from
2199:Zobel, Jen (July 10, 2011).
2095:. YouTube. November 21, 2013
1605:National Space Trophy – 2014
1552:University of South Carolina
1121:Center for American Progress
837:Marshall Space Flight Center
800:I Marine Expeditionary Force
704:, before being designated a
307:I Marine Expeditionary Force
4632:Recipients of the Air Medal
2279:. NBC News. August 27, 2012
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1572:Johnson C. Smith University
1550:of Science Degree from the
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552:On May 23, 2009, President
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2046:, BBC.co.uk, July 19, 2009
1985:"LBJ Space Center Roundup"
1449:Distinguished Flying Cross
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513:Charles Frank Bolden Jr.
312:3rd Marine Aircraft Wing
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154:Charles Frank Bolden Jr.
3701:Frank L. Culbertson Jr.
3139:NASA Astronaut Group 10
2971:Robert M. Lightfoot Jr.
2728:Official USMC Biography
2388:. NASA. October 8, 2015
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1469:Strike/Flight numeral 8
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2466:. NASA. January 2017
2057:"NASA Video Gallery"
1783:, by Kenneth Chang,
1415:Navy Astronaut Badge
1150:Alexandria, Virginia
1138:United Arab Emirates
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1617:Bar-Ilan University
1586:Monmouth University
1515:w/ 2 service stars
828:became an astronaut
596:Bachelor of Science
429:NASA Group 9 (1980)
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