Background
Truly, Richard H. was born on November 12, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi, United States. Son of James B. Truly.
Truly, Richard H. was born on November 12, 1937 in Fayette, Mississippi, United States. Son of James B. Truly.
Bachelor in Aeronautical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1959. Doctor in Science (honorary), Millsaps College. Doctor in Science (honorary), Duquesne University.
Doctor in Engineering (honorary), Colorado School Mines. Doctor in Engineering (honorary), Stevens Institute of Technology.
Commissioned, ensign United States Navy, 1959; advanced through grades to vice admiral assigned Fighter Squadron 33 served in United States Ship Intrepid served in United States Ship Enterprise astronaut, Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program United States Air Force, 1965-1969; astronaut, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, from 1969; commander Columbia Flight 2, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1981; commander Columbia Flight 2, Challenger Flight 3, 1983; director Space Shuttle program, 1986-1989; administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1989-1992; vice-president, director, Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia. director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado.
Member of National Academy of Engineering.
Married Colleen Hanner. Children: Richard Michael, Daniel Bennett, Lee Margaret.