Space shuttle discovery: Andrew Thomas

NASA Astronaut, South Australian, Andrew Thomas is
set to blast off in the Space Shuttle Discovery as soon as
weather and systems checks are ok.

Please pray that he and his fellow crew enjoy a
fruitful voyage and safe return to earth.

His bio can be found:
here!

Here is part of it:

Andrew S. W. Thomas (Ph.D.)
NASA Astronaut

PERSONAL DATA: Born December 18, 1951, in Adelaide,
South Australia. Married to Astronaut Shannon Walker.
He enjoys horse riding and jumping, mountain biking,
running, wind surfing, and classical guitar playing.
His father, Adrian C. Thomas, resides in Hackham,
South Australia. His mother, Mary E. Thomas,
resides in North Adelaide, South Australia.

EDUCATION: Received a bachelor of engineering
degree in mechanical engineering, with First Class Honors,
from the University of Adelaide, South Australia, in 1973,
and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from
the University of Adelaide, South Australia, in 1978.....

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God Speed