Henricks completed pilot training at Craig Air Force Base (AFB) in Selma, Alabama, and F-4 conversion training at Homestead AFB in Miami, Florida.
Selected by NASA in June 1985, Henricks became an astronaut in July 1986.
A commander of two Space Shuttle missions and pilot of two others, Henricks became the first person to log over 1,000 hours as a Space Shuttle pilot/commander.
Commander Tom Henricks also fired Discovery's engines to lower the shuttle's orbit, a firing that enhanced the landing opportunities that will be available at the end of the flight and provided a viewing opportunity for the Windex experiment.
Commander Tom Henricks twice fired Discovery's thrusters to allow the instrument to record the effects on the glow seen around shuttle surfaces in an effort to identify methods for protecting sensitive instruments from the phenomenon.
Commander Tom Henricks, Pilot Kevin Kregel and Mission Specialists Don Thomas, Nancy Currie and Mary Ellen Weber climbed out of their launch and entry suits after the wave-off was declared and prepared to begin another eight-hour sleep period at 1:42 p.m.
Astronaut Tom Henricks flew four Space Shuttle missions in less than five years to become the first person to log over 1,000 hours as a Space Shuttle pilot/commander.
In 1991, Henricks became the youngest colonel in the United States Air Force (USAF).
Born in Bryan, Ohio, Henricks received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the USAF Academy and a masters degree in public administration from Golden Gate University.
Joining Henricks on the five-day mission are Kevin R. Kregel, pilot; Army Major Nancy Sherlock, mission specialist; Donald A. Thomas, Ph.D., mission specialist and Mary Ellen Weber, Ph.D., mission specialist.
Henricks, 42, has flown on two previous Shuttle missions, STS-44 in November 1991 and STS-55 in April 1993.
Henricks received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1974 and a masters degree in public administration from Golden Gate University in 1982.
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He has flown 35 different types of aircraft, has logged over 6,000 hours flying time, and holds an FAA commercial pilot rating.
His technical assignments included: re-evaluating Shuttle landing sites world wide; Assistant Manager for Engineering Integration in the Shuttle Program Office; Lead Astronaut of the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory at Johnson Space Center, and of Vehicle Test and Checkout at the Kennedy Space Center; Chief of the Astronaut Office Operations Development Branch.
He also served as the Assistant for Shuttle to the Chief of the Astronaut Office, directing crew involvement in the development and operation of the Shuttle.
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In case you don't know, Sir Terence is an architect and interior designer by profession, but in his youth he did work his way through the restaurant trade from kitchen porter upwards.
Wendy Henricks is the front of house manager and she has been honing her team for weeks before the opening so that they can now provide friendly but professional service.
In common with most of Conran's restaurants, there's a direct view into the kitchens where Michael Moore, the executive head chef and his brigade look after all the dining rooms including the traiteur, where home made rillettes, patés and charcuterie can be found.
He is currently the Assistant for Shuttle to the Chief of the Astronaut Office, directing crew involvement in the development and operation of the Shuttle.
A commander of two Space Shuttle missions and pilot of two others, Henricks has logged over 1,000 hours in space.
Columbia carried Terence T Henricks, Kevin R Kregel, Susan J Helms, Richard M Linnehan, Charles E Brady, Jr, Jean-Jacques Favier, and Robert Brent Thirsk to orbit.
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Terence Mervyn Rattigan (June 10 1911 - November 30 1977) was one of Britain's most important dramatist s.
He was born in London and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Oxford, and his work to some extent reflects this privileged and intellectual background.
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Terence Stamp (born July 22, 1939 in Stepney, London, England, UK) is a British actor.
He has appeared in more than fifty feature films, first making his name in the 1960s as one of the most famous faces in 'swinging' London society.
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Tout sur les films de Terence Hill et Bud Spencer, biographie, interviews, reporatges, jeux, photos et informations sur la nouvelle série TV Don Matteo.
Estudio sistemático de las obras maestras realizadas por Terence Fisher para la productora inglesa Hammer Films, adscritas al género del terror gótico, entre 1957 y 1969.
Kathy, Terence, Courtney, and Bryanna share a photo or two.
During their presleep period yesterday, four crewmembers took half an hour to answer questions posed to the Shuttle Web's "Ask the Crew a Question" feature.
Astronauts TerenceHenricks, Richard Linnehan, Bob Thirsk (VA3CSA), and Charles Brady (N4BQW) took turns responding to questions from the Internet on subjects ranging from exercise to smuggling snacks.
One of the questions was submitted by SAREX volunteer Pat Kilroy, WD8LAQ of Bowie, Maryland.
Crew Size: 6 Length (Days): 6.95 Orbits: 108 Commander: Frederick Gregory, Pilot: Terrence Henricks, Story Musgrave, Mario Runco, James Voss, Thomas Hennen.
Crew Size: 5 Length (Days): 8.93 Orbits: 143 Commander: Tom Henricks, Pilot: Kevin Kregel, Don Thomas,Nancy Currie, Mary Ellen Weber.
A new In-cabin camera provided first video images from flight deck during launch, in space and landing.
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Many other Ohioans have either rocketed into space or been selected as part of NASA's elite astronaut corps.
Recognize any of these names: James A. Lovell, Jr., Charles A. Bassett II, Donn F. Eisele, Robert F. Overmeyer, Kenneth D. Cameron, G David Low, Terence "Tom" Henricks, Donald Thomas, Nancy Currie, Mary Ellen Weber, Gregory J. Harbaugh, Ronald M. Sega, and Carl E. WaIz.
May 26--Birthday of Sally Ride, first American woman in space.
Canadian Robert Brent Thirsk, VA3CSA, will serve as a payload specialist.
Remaining crew members include Commander Terence T. Henricks, Pilot Kevin R. Kregel, Mission Specialist Richard M. Linnehan, and Payload Specialist Jean-Jacques Favier.
During the mission, the shuttle will carry the Life and Microgravity Spacelab to conduct experiments in the weightless environment.