Background
Nagel, Steven R. was born on October 27, 1946 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Ivan R. and Nagel.
Nagel, Steven R. was born on October 27, 1946 in Canton, Illinois, United States. Son of Ivan R. and Nagel.
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astro. Engineering, University Illinois, 1969. Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, California State University, Fresno, 1978.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1969. Advanced through grades to colonel. Retired United States Air Force, 1995.
Retired National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1995. Pilot F-100 jets 68th Tactical Air Force Squadron, England Air Force Base, Louisiana, 1970—1971. Instructor Laotian Air Force, Utorn RTAFB, Thailand, 1971—1972.
Student test pilot school Edwards Air Force Base, California, 1975—1976. Instructor pilot United States Air Force, England Air Force Base, 1976—1979. Astronaut National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1979—1995.
Deputy director ops/ development, safety, reliability, and quality assurance office Johnson Space Center, Houston, 1995. Research pilot Aircraft Operations Division, 1996.
Member of Order of Daladiens (life), Phi Eta Sigma (honorary), Sigma Tau (honorary), Sigma Gamma Tau (honorary), Tau Beta Pi (honorary), Alpha Delta Phi (life).
Married Linda M. Godwin. 2 children.