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Parmitano, 49, an astronaut with the European Space Agency, was the first Italian commander of the space station and an Italian air force test pilot.
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Notably, there are several women with military test pilot experience in the agency’s astronaut corps with comparable experience to their male counterparts for a mission like Artemis III.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Mann was part of NASA's 2013 astronaut class and joined the agency with a test pilot and mechanical engineering background.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Chandler’s Hal Jordan is a former test pilot nearing retirement from the Green Lantern Corps.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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William Harwood,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Notably, there are several women with military test pilot experience in the agency’s astronaut corps with comparable experience to their male counterparts for a mission like Artemis III.
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Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Mann was part of NASA's 2013 astronaut class and joined the agency with a test pilot and mechanical engineering background.
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Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Chandler’s Hal Jordan is a former test pilot nearing retirement from the Green Lantern Corps.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for test pilot
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Each week, about 20 guests embark on a fishing trip of a lifetime here, supported by 28 staff members, including seasoned guides, bush pilots, and a chef.
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With the incessant storms that year, bush pilots said red lights would be easier to see than the current blue ones.
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Another pilot flying into Newark on a United Express flight operated by GoJet Airlines also reported seeing a drone at roughly 2,000 feet, according to ATC audio from around the same time.
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Netanyahu said that Israel is allowing the Lebanese army to begin preparing to take control of territory, while the Israeli military is establishing two pilot zones.
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The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours.
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The four founded Cursor in 2022, initially focusing on building an AI copilot for the mechanical engineering industry.
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Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
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The first winner took home $135,440, including a $4,000 fortune bonus, after being dealt the coveted five aces hand.
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“Test pilot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/test%20pilot. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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