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Richard Oswalt Covey

Richard Oswalt Covey, born August 1, 1946, is a retired United States Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1968 and received a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University in 1969.

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Richard Oswalt Covey
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Biography
Richard Oswalt Covey, born August 1, 1946, is a retired United States Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1968 and received a Master of Science degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Purdue University in 1969.
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1946-08-01
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