He is also a licensed commercial pilot and was once a finalist for the position of space shuttle mission specialist. (discovermagazine.com)
A typical shuttle mission lasts seven to eight days, but can extend to as much as 14 days depending upon the objectives of the mission. (science.howstuffworks.com)
She became an astronaut in 1977 and flew in space shuttle missions in 1983 and 1984. (babygaga.com)