Eileen Collins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eileen Collins
Occupation	Astronaut
Date Of Birth	Nov 19, 1956(1956-11-19)
Age	68
Birthplace	Elmira
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Scorpio

Eileen Collins Biography

Eileen Collins is one of the most popular and richest Astronaut who was born on November 19, 1956 in Elmira, New York State, United States. The first female pilot of a Space Shuttle as well as the first female commander of a U.S. Spacecraft.

She accomplished a first for women, as did female astronaut Mae Jemison.

After graduating from Elmira Free Academy in 1974, Collins attended Corning Community College where she earned an associate degree in mathematics/science in 1976. She graduated from Syracuse University in 1978 with a bachelor of arts in mathematics and economics, then earned a master of science degree in operations research from Stanford University in 1986, and a master of arts degree in space systems management from Webster University in 1989.

Following graduation from Syracuse, she was one of four women chosen for Undergraduate Pilot Training at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma. After earning her pilot wings, she stayed on at Vance for three years as a T-38 Talon instructor pilot before transitioning to the C-141 Starlifter at Travis Air Force Base, California. From 1986 to 1989, she was assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, where she was an assistant professor in mathematics and a T-41 instructor pilot. In 1989, Collins became the second female pilot to attend the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and graduated with class 89B. She was selected for the astronaut program in 1990.

She married in 1987 and had two children.

Eileen Collins Net Worth

Eileen Collins is one of the richest Astronaut from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eileen Collins 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was an assistant professor in mathematics and an instructor pilot at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

She was named one of the top 300 women in history to change the world by Encyclopedia Britannica.

Eileen Marie Collins (born November 19, 1956) is a retired NASA astronaut and United States Air Force colonel. A former military instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first female pilot and first female commander of a Space Shuttle. She was awarded several medals for her work. Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA.

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Who is Eileen Collins Dating?

According to our records, Eileen Collins married to Pat Youngs. As of December 1, 2023, Eileen Collins’s is not dating anyone.

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Collins commanded STS-114, NASA’s “return to flight” mission to test safety improvements and resupply the International Space Station (ISS). The flight was launched on July 26, 2005, and returned on August 9, 2005. During STS-114, Collins became the first astronaut to fly the Space Shuttle through a complete 360-degree pitch maneuver. This was necessary so astronauts aboard the ISS could take photographs of the Shuttle’s belly, to ensure there was no threat from debris-related damage to the Shuttle upon reentry.

Facts & Trivia

Eileen Ranked on the list of most popular Astronaut. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eileen Collins celebrates birthday on November 19 of every year.

The Women’s Board of the Adler Planetarium awarded Eileen Collins their Women in Space Science Award on June 7, 2006.

Why is Eileen Collins important?

Eileen Collins, in full Eileen Marie Collins, (born November 19, 1956, Elmira, New York, U.S.), American astronaut, the first woman to pilot and, later, to command a U.S. space shuttle. Collins’s love of airplanes and flying began as a child.

Where is Eileen Collins now?

She has logged more than 6,751 hours in 30 different types of aircraft and more than 872 hours in space as a veteran of four space flights. Collins currently serves on several boards and advisory panels, is a professional speaker and an aerospace consultant. She is married with two children.

Who was the first woman to command a U.S. space shuttle?

On her last mission, Eileen Collins became the first (and currently only) female Shuttle commander.

How long was Eileen Collins an astronaut?

Colonel Collins has logged 38 days 8 hours and 20 minutes in outer space. Collins retired on May 1, 2006, to pursue private interests, including service as a board member of USAA. Elmira, New York, U.S.

Who was the first person to set foot on the moon?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon. He and Aldrin walked around for three hours. They did experiments.