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Steven R. Nagel was born on October 27, 1946, in Canton, Illinois . He held the occupations of officer in the armed forces , astronaut , and aircraft pilot . Nagel was educated at the University of Illinois System , University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign , California State University, Fresno , and U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School . He held citizenship in the United States .
Nagel was the child of Ivan R. Nagel and Helene M. Nagel . He passed away on August 21, 2014, in Columbia, Missouri .
Throughout his career, Steven R. Nagel received various awards, including the NASA Space Flight Medal , Distinguished Flying Cross (United States) , Air Medal , Meritorious Service Medal (United States) , and Orville Wright Achievement Award . He was also honored with the NASA Exceptional Service Medal , NASA Outstanding Leadership Medal , Outstanding Alumni Award , AAS Flight Achievement Award , and Lincoln Laureate . In addition, Nagel earned the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and Distinguished Alumni Award .
