[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f3WYw1akywZ16XZjTggl8GIEuRAEtYhLvHc1ywyBNX9E":3,"$f-Be2vyxcVD7qU2HQoD_iMNfPL1AmMkIkwA2_JbZuVfs":13},{"author":4,"tags":12},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":10,"slug":11,"image_url":10},96432,"Duane G. Carey","D",51,"# Duane G. Carey: A Life of Service and Exploration\n==============================================\n\n## Full Name and Common Aliases\n-----------------------------\n\nDuane G. Carey is a former NASA astronaut and American naval aviator. His name is often associated with his achievements in space exploration.\n\n## Birth and Death Dates\n------------------------\n\n*   Born on June 3, 1957 (still active)\n*   No recorded date of death\n\n## Nationality and Profession(s)\n-------------------------------\n\nCarey holds dual citizenship as an American and a Canadian, although he has chosen to represent the United States in his professional endeavors. Throughout his career, Carey has worked as both a NASA astronaut and a naval aviator.\n\n## Early Life and Background\n---------------------------\n\nDuane G. Carey was born on June 3, 1957. Growing up, Carey had an innate fascination with the sky and a passion for flying that would eventually shape his professional pursuits. He pursued higher education at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.\n\n## Major Accomplishments\n-------------------------\n\nCarey's time as a NASA astronaut is marked by several notable achievements:\n\n*   In 1998, he was selected as part of the Astronaut Candidate Class of 1998.\n*   Carey flew aboard the Space Shuttle **Columbia** on mission STS-109 in March 2002. 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Carey's contributions to space exploration have left an indelible mark on our understanding of the universe:\n\n*   His work with NASA has helped pave the way for future generations of astronauts and engineers.\n*   As a trailblazer, Carey continues to inspire others through his commitment to STEM education and career development.\n\n## Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered\n------------------------------------------\n\nDuane G. Carey's remarkable life is characterized by his unwavering dedication to exploration and service:\n\n*   His experiences as an astronaut have given him a unique perspective on the wonders of space.\n*   As an advocate for STEM education, Carey has become a respected voice in the scientific community.\n\nCarey's legacy serves as a testament to the potential that lies within us all.",null,"duane-g-carey",[],{"quotes":14,"pagination":77},[15,23,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":16,"quote_text":17,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":20,"source":21,"quote_tag":22,"commentary":10},2991200,"Now, I’ve never flown in space; but the folks who have say that on landing day, you know, you’ve just spent maybe a week and a half, sometimes two weeks in orbit and you’re used to the things happening slowly in space.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":24,"quote_text":25,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":26,"source":27,"quote_tag":28,"commentary":10},2991197,"You know, piloting really isn’t my hobby. 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It can tell us whether the universe is expanding forever or if one day it’s going to come back together.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":18,"has_image":19,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":10},2991170,"Now you’re coming back to Earth, and things are getting more and more dynamic.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":11,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":10},{},[],{"currentPage":78,"totalPages":18,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":79},1,10]