George Nelson (astronaut)

George Nelson
Nelson in September 1984
Born
George Driver Nelson

(1950-07-13) July 13, 1950 (age 74)
Other namesPinky
EducationHarvey Mudd College (BS)
University of Washington (MS, PhD)
Space career
NASA astronaut
Time in space
17d 2h 43m
SelectionNASA Group 8 (1978)
Total EVAs
2
Total EVA time
10h 6m[1]
MissionsSTS-41-C
STS-61-C
STS-26
Mission insignia
RetirementJune 30, 1989

George Driver "Pinky" Nelson (born July 13, 1950) is an American physicist, astronomer, science educator, and retired NASA astronaut.