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William Reid Pogue
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Born (1930-01-23)January 23, 1930
Okemah, Oklahoma, U.S.
Status Deceased
Died March 4, 2014(2014-03-04) (aged 84)
Florida, U.S.
Nationality American
Alma mater OBU, B.S. 1951
OSU, M.S. 1960
Occupation Test pilot
Space career
NASA astronaut
Rank Colonel, USAF
Time in space
 84d 01h 15m
Selection 1966 NASA Group
Missions Skylab 4
Mission insignia
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William Reid Pogue (January 23, 1930 – March 4, 2014) was an American NASA astronaut, teacher, public speaker and writer. He is best known for being a crew member of Skylab 4. He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma.

Pogue died from natural causes in the morning of March 4, 2014 in his Florida home. He was 84 years old. He was outlived by his wife and three children.

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  • Skylab 4 crew at KSC Pad 39B (S73-36904)

    The Skylab 4 crew, from left: Gibson, Carr and Pogue

  • Skylab 4 trash

    Pogue (left) and Gerald Carr disposing of trash bags aboard the Skylab 4

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