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NASA image: PORTRAIT - HILMERS, DAVID, ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE (ASCAN)
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Dec 15, 1980

PORTRAIT - HILMERS, DAVID, ASTRONAUT-CANDIDATE (ASCAN)

S80-42909 (December 1980) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut David C. Hilmers
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May 30, 1990

Official portrait of astronaut David C. Hilmers

S90-38883 (April 1990) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers.

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck

STS-36 Mission Specialist (MS) David C. Hilmers points the large-format AEROLINHOF camera out overhead window W7 on...

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NASA image: STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Mission Specialist Hilmers with AEROLINHOF camera on aft flight deck

STS036-03-014 (28 Feb-3 March 1990) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, on the aft flight deck of the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51J mission included (seated left to right) Robert L. Stewart, mission specialist;...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 14, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-36 crew portrait features 5 astronauts who served in the 6th Department of Defense (DOD) mission. Posed near...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS Hilmers floats in pool during egress exercises in JSC's WETF
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Nov 26, 1991

STS-42 MS Hilmers floats in pool during egress exercises in JSC's WETF

S91-51995 (26 Nov 1991) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, STS-42 mission specialist, wearing launch and entry suit...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist Hilmers in T-38 rear station at Ellington Field
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Feb 26, 1987

STS-26 Mission Specialist Hilmers in T-38 rear station at Ellington Field

S87-28147 (26 Feb 1987) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers sits in the rear station of a NASA T-38 jet aircraft prior to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Sep 8, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

Five astronauts composed the crew of the STS-26 mission. Pictured in the portrait (left to right) are David C....

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers in IML-1's MVI rotator chair
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers in IML-1's MVI rotator chair

STS042-27-037 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, STS-42 mission specialist, wearing a helmet...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

In this photograph, astronaut David Hilmers conducts a life science experiment by using the Biorack Glovebox (GBX)...

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NASA image: STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers prepares meal on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers prepares meal on OV-103's middeck

STS026-06-033 (5 Oct 1988) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, STS-26 mission specialist, reads teleprinted message...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Nov 1, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-42 crew portrait includes from left to right: Stephen S. Oswald, pilot; Roberta L. Bondar, payload...

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NASA image: STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 Mission Specialist (MS) Hilmers reviews checklist in IML-1 module

STS042-17-001 (22 Jan 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers, mission specialist, looks over a checklist at the...

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NASA image: STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator
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Jan 30, 1992

STS-42 MS Hilmers and Payload Specialist Merbold use IML-1 visual stimulator

STS042-203-024 (22-30 Jan. 1992) --- Astronaut David C. Hilmers (right), STS-42 mission specialist, assists European...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1992

Spacelab

Astronaut Ulf Merbold on the stationary seat of the mini-sled, stares into an umbrella-shaped rotating dome with...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers experiment with microgravity and eat on middeck
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers experiment with microgravity and eat on middeck

STS026-06-018 (29 Sept. - 3 Oct. 1988) --- Astronaut John M. Lounge, STS-26 mission specialist (MS), using a...

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NASA image: Official Portrait - STS-26 Discovery - Orbiter Vehicle (OV)-103, crew
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Aug 24, 1987

Official Portrait - STS-26 Discovery - Orbiter Vehicle (OV)-103, crew

S87-40673 (September 1987) --- Astronauts Frederick H. (Rick) Hauck (right front), mission commander, and Richard O....

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NASA image: STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lands on Runway 23 dry lake bed at EAFB, California
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 Atlantis, OV-104, lands on Runway 23 dry lake bed at EAFB, California

STS036-S-018 (3 March 1990) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards Air Force Base in California to...

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NASA image: LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA
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Oct 8, 1985

LANDING - STS-28/51J - DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH FACILITY (DFRF), CA

S85-41802 (7 Sept 1985) --- Wheels of the Space Shuttle Atlantis touch down on the dry lakebed at Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 28, 1990

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-36 mission launch aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis on February 28, 1990 at 2:50:22am (EST). The...

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NASA image: STS-26 crewmembers pose with VP Bush for post flight portrait at EAFB, CA
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Oct 3, 1988

STS-26 crewmembers pose with VP Bush for post flight portrait at EAFB, CA

STS026-S-169 (3 Oct 1988) --- The five STS 26 crewmembers pose with Vice President George Bush after completing a...

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NASA image: STS-36 crewmembers egress Atlantis, OV-104, via stairway after EAFB landing
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Mar 3, 1990

STS-36 crewmembers egress Atlantis, OV-104, via stairway after EAFB landing

STS036-S-008 (3 March 1990) --- The crewmembers for STS-36 egress the Shuttle Atlantis following touchdown at...

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NASA image: STS-36 official crew portrait
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Nov 21, 1989

STS-36 official crew portrait

STS036-S-002 (21 Nov. 1989) --- The five astronauts in training for STS-36 pose near the Space Shuttle Discovery on...

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