Robert F. Overmyer
1936–1996 (age 60)
Astronaut
Biography
Robert F. Overmyer followed his passion for flight from the cockpit to the cosmos, serving as an Air Force pilot before joining NASA as a test pilot and astronaut. He contributed to the space shuttle program through his meticulous work on shuttle approach and landing tests, helping lay the groundwork for future missions.
Colleagues remember him for his calm professionalism, sense of duty, and his belief in exploration as a means to unite and inspire humanity.