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DChudwin Member Posts: 1096 From: Lincolnshire IL USA Registered: Aug 2000	posted 08-28-2002 10:59 AM September 2002 marks John Young's 40th anniversary as an astronaut. He was selected with the second group of astronauts in September 1962. His 40-year tenure is a record that is unmatched for longevity. He has flown on 6 space missions, including two to the Moon (Apollo 10 and 16). He has been serving as Associate Director (Technical) of the Johnson Space Center since l996. Also, his 72nd birthday will be Sept. 24. Does anyone know if any ceremony is planned for the astronaut anniversary? Any chance of him flying again a la John Glenn on the shuttle? Any word on whether or when Captain (USN Retired) Young plans to retire? Congratulations to an American patriot who has served his country since 1952 when he entered the Navy. David Chudwin M.D.
gliderpilotuk Member Posts: 3398 From: London, UK Registered: Feb 2002	posted 08-28-2002 12:16 PM I had the pleasure of meeting him in November 2001. I asked the obvious question: "would you go back to space?". JY looked at his wife and said "yes, but I don't think my wife would approve". She nodded. He's a great guy, with such modesty for a lifetime of amazing achievements and outstanding enthusiasm for the space program. I hope his anniversary is celebrated in style. Paul
WAWalsh Member Posts: 809 From: Cortlandt Manor, NY Registered: May 2000	posted 09-04-2002 12:03 PM No question, John Young's dedication to the program has been exemplary and well worthy of note and praise. My only disagreement with Dave's posting is that I would not even consider raising the question about a future seventh flight in a mode that compares it to Glenn's second mission. The Glenn mission was part p.r., part science and a large part of compensating Glenn for the purported political grounding imposed on him in 1962. I cannot see John Young returning to space in any role other than as a commander.

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