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William C. McCool was born on 23 September, 1961 in San Diego, California, U.S., is an American astronaut (1961–2003). Discover William C. McCool's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 41 years old?

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Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 23 September 1961
Birthday 23 September
Birthplace San Diego, California, U.S.
Date of death 1 February, 2003
Died Place Over Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1961

William Cameron "Willie" McCool (born William Cameron Graham September 23, 1961 – February 1, 2003) was an American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, aeronautical engineer, and NASA astronaut, who was the pilot of Space Shuttle Columbia mission STS-107.

He and the rest of the crew of STS-107 were killed when Columbia disintegrated during reentry into the atmosphere.

McCool was posthumously awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.

McCool was born on September 23, 1961, in San Diego, California.

1969

His parents divorced when he was young, and in 1969 his mother married Barent McCool, a Naval aviator.

McCool was active in the Boy Scouts of America, where he became an Eagle Scout.

His favorite song was "Imagine" by John Lennon, which was played during the STS-107 mission.

McCool's favorite band was Radiohead, and the song "Fake Plastic Trees" was played by Mission Control as a wake-up call.

1986

McCool completed flight training and was designated a Naval Aviator in August 1986.

He was assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129 (VAQ-129) at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, for initial EA-6B Prowler training.

McCool's first operational tour was with Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ-133), where he made two deployments aboard the aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CV-43) to the Mediterranean Sea and received designation as a wing-qualified landing signal officer (LSO).

1989

In November 1989, McCool was selected for the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School/Test Pilot School (TPS) Cooperative Education Program.

1992

After graduating from TPS in June 1992, McCool worked as a TA-4J and EA-6B test pilot in Flight Systems Department of Strike Aircraft Test Directorate at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland.

He was responsible for the management and conduct of a wide variety of projects, ranging from airframe fatigue life studies to numerous avionics upgrades.

However, McCool's primary efforts were dedicated to flight test of the Advanced Capability (ADVCAP) EA-6B.

Following his Patuxent River tour, McCool returned to Whidbey Island, and was assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) aboard the carrier USS Enterprise (CVN-65).

He served as Administrative and Operations Officer with the squadron through their work-up cycle, receiving notice of his NASA selection while embarked on Enterprise for her final pre-deployment at sea period.

McCool accumulated over 2,800 hours flight experience in 24 aircraft and over 400 carrier arrestments.

1996

Selected by NASA in April 1996, McCool reported to the Johnson Space Center the following August.

He completed two years of training and evaluation, and was qualified for flight assignment as a pilot.

Initially assigned to the Computer Support Branch, McCool also served as technical assistant to the director of flight crew operations, and worked Shuttle cockpit upgrade issues for the Astronaut Office.

2003

McCool died on February 1, 2003, when Space Shuttle Columbia broke up over the southern United States during reentry.

He was survived by his wife, Lani, and their three sons.

McCool is buried in Anacortes, Washington, where he lived at the time of his death.

McCool was pilot of Space Shuttle mission STS-107, January 16 to February 1, 2003, logging 15 days, 22 hours and 20 minutes in space.

The 16-day flight was a dedicated science and research mission.

Working 24 hours a day, in two alternating shifts, the crew successfully conducted approximately 80 experiments.

According to NASA, McCool said of the unique view he and his crewmates had from Columbia:

"From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, and we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it and strive to live as one in peace."

STS-107's mission ended abruptly on February 1, 2003, when Columbia disintegrated during re-entry, 16 minutes before scheduled landing.

All seven crew members were killed.

McCool was posthumously awarded the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Distinguished Service Medal (DDSM), and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.