Richard H. Truly
AKA Richard Harrison Truly
Born: 12-Nov-1937
Birthplace: Fayette, MS
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Astronaut
Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NASA Administrator, 1989-92
Military service: US Navy (1959-92, Vice Admiral)
Astronaut aboard shuttle mission STS-2 (1981) and commanded STS-8 (1983).
University: BS Aeronautical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1959)
Administrator: VP, Georgia Institute of Technology (1992-97)
US Energy Department Dir., National Renewable Energy Laboratory (1997-2005)
NASA Administrator (1989-92)
US Defense Department Commander, Naval Space Command
Midwest Research Institute EVP
Member of the Board of Xcel Energy (2005-)
Eagle Scout
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
Distinguished Flying Cross
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
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