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Oefelein was mentioned in news reports after fellow astronaut ] was arrested on ], ]. Police in ] said she attacked U.S. Air Force Captain Colleen Shipman, whom Nowak allegedly believed was involved with Oefelein. Oefelein later told detectives he had a two-year romantic relationship with Nowak which he had recently ended.<ref></ref> | ||
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| William Oefelein | |
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Space career | |
| Astronaut | |
| Rank | Commander, USN |
| Time in space | 12d 20h 51m |
| Selection | 1998 NASA Group |
| Missions | STS-116 |
| Mission insignia | File:STS-116 patch.png |
William Anthony "Bill" Oefelein (IPA pronunciation: 'oʊfɛlaɪn,) (born March 29, 1965 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia) is an American astronaut. His first mission was as pilot of STS-116.
Early Life
Oefelein grew up in Anchorage, Alaska, where he flew float planes. He is a graduate of Oregon State University, where he became a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and an alumnus of the University of Tennessee Space Institute.
Career
In 1988, Oefelein received his commission as an ensign in the United States Navy from Naval Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida. He entered flight training in Texas in 1989 and was designated a Naval Aviator in September 1990. Oefelein was selected as an astronaut by NASA in June 1998, and reported to the Johnson Space Center the following August. After 2 years of training and evaluation, he qualified for an assignment as a space flight pilot. He was initially assigned technical duties in the Astronaut Office Advanced Vehicles Branch and Capsule Communicator (CAPCOM) Branch. Oefelein completed his first mission as pilot on STS-116 and has logged over 308 hours in space.
Family and personal
Oefelein was married for 15 years to Michaella Davis, whom he has known since high school. She is an employee of a NASA contractor. The marriage ended in 2005 and the couple's two children live with Davis.
Lisa Nowak arrest
Oefelein was mentioned in news reports after fellow astronaut Lisa Nowak was arrested on February 5, 2007. Police in Orlando, Florida said she attacked U.S. Air Force Captain Colleen Shipman, whom Nowak allegedly believed was involved with Oefelein. Oefelein later told detectives he had a two-year romantic relationship with Nowak which he had recently ended.
Notes
- NASA biography
- 1998 Astronaut Candidates
- Former mother-in-law says pair spent time together
- Associated Press, Shuttle Pilot: Nowak Showed No Emotion
External links
- NASA biography
- Spacefacts biography of William Oefelein
- NASA - Bill Oefelein's STS-116 Mission Blog
- NASA biography from 1998
- From the Last to the Final Frontier - An Alaskan in Outer Space
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