One of Jarre 's friends , astronaut Ron McNair , had been killed Killing in the disaster .

Because of NASA 's involvement Participation , Jarre got Getting the chance to keep in contact with a friend of his , astronaut captain Bruce McCandless II who later introduced Statement Jarre to a flight companion of his , astronaut and jazz musician Ron McNair .

Because of NASA 's involvement Participation , Jarre got Getting the chance to keep in contact with a friend of his , astronaut captain Bruce McCandless II who later introduced Statement Jarre to a flight companion of his , astronaut and jazz musician Ron McNair .