Birthdate: May 9, 1931
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Longmont, Colorado, United States
Vance D. Brand is a distinguished retired American naval officer, aviator, aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and NASA astronaut. He has accumulated over 9,669 hours of flight experience, piloting a range of aircraft such as jets, helicopters, and spacecraft. Notably, Brand was the command module pilot for the first U.S.-Soviet joint spaceflight in 1975 and led three Space Shuttle missions. He is recognized for his expertise as a test pilot and proficiency in flying more than 30 types of military aircraft.
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