CHALLENGER STS-7 Astronaut JOHN FABIAN- HE PASSED AWAY MAY 21,2026-AUTOGRAPHED

8 X 10 Color Challenger STS-7 IN SPACE Photo, Signed by STS-7 Astronaut JOHN FABIAN- HE PASSED AWAY MAY 21,2026----Photo NASA EXPERIENCE: Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in January 1978, and became an astronaut in August 1979. During the following years, he worked extensively on satellite deployment and retrieval activities, including development of the Canadian Remote Manipulator System. A veteran of two space flights, he has logged over 316 hours in space. He served as a mission specialist on STS-7 (June 18-24, 1983) and STS-51G (June 17-24, 1985). He was scheduled to fly next in May 1986 on STS-61G. This flight was one of several deferred by NASA in the wake of the Challenger accident . Fabian left NASA on January 1, 1986 to become Director of Space, Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters USAF.