Samuel T. Durrance
Samuel Thornton Durrance is an astronaut and spaceflight crew member born on September 17, 1943 in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. marked the formal start of the astronaut career. Payload specialist; mission-focused science or technology crew member shaped the technical and operational experience brought into crew training.
- Born
- September 17, 1943
- Died
- May 5, 2023
- Birthplace
- Tallahassee, Florida,United States
Flights
2
Spacewalks
0
EVA time
N/A
In space
25 days, 14 hours
Bio
Samuel Thornton Durrance flew on STS-35 and STS-67, logging 25d 14h 13m in space. The flight sequence placed Samuel T. Durrance in STS-35 as Payload Specialist and STS-67 as Payload Specialist, with each assignment adding another layer of spacecraft operations, crew coordination, and mission execution.
Astronomy-focused Space Shuttle mission carrying the ASTRO-1 ultraviolet telescope payload. Conducted around-the-clock astronomical observations with a seven-person crew. Astro-2 ultraviolet astronomy mission flown by Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Samuel T. Durrance's career combines preparation, assigned responsibilities, and the specific mission work completed with each crew. The available family record lists married; 2 children. NASA or agency departure date not listed.