George D. Zamka

Colonel and astronaut, STS-130 commander

George D. Zamka - Colonel and astronaut, STS-130 commander
Born

June 29th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Colonel, pilot, and astronaut participated in space missions for NASA. Commanded the STS-130 mission, which delivered the Japanese Kibo laboratory to the International Space Station. Flew on two space shuttle missions and accumulated over 500 hours in space. Served as a test pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps and contributed to various military programs.

Commanded STS-130 mission

Accumulated over 500 hours in space

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