Kevin A. Ford

Astronaut and American colonel

Kevin A. Ford - Astronaut and American colonel
Born

July 7th, 1960
65 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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An American colonel and astronaut with a background in engineering and test piloting. Completed four spaceflights, participating in missions on both the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. Ford served as the commander of Expedition 33, and has accumulated over 160 days in space across his missions.

Commanded Expedition 33 on the ISS

Completed four Space Shuttle missions

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