| Full Name: | Michael Lloyd Coats |
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| Birthdate: | January 16, 1946 - Sacramento, California |
| Education: | Bachelor of Science - United States Naval Academy Master of Science - George Washington University Master of Science in aeronautical engineering - U.S. Naval Postgraduate School |
| Military Service: | Captain, United States Navy |
| Selection: | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
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| STS-41 D | STS-29 | STS-39 |
| Discovery | Discovery | Discovery |
| August 30-September 5, 1984 | March 13-18, 1989 | April 28-May 6, 1991 |
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| in February 1985, Michael Coats was named the commander of STS-61 H, but the mission was cancelled following the Challenger disaster. |
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| Michael Coats during the STS-41 D mission | Michael Coats during the STS-41 D mission | Michael Coats during the STS-29 mission |
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