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David Leestma

David Leestma (1949) has flown to space 3 times, spending 22.2 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-41-G, 1984.

United States3 spaceflights22.2 days in space

Spaceflights

Oct 5, 1984

STS-41-GSpace Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Aug 8, 1989

STS-28Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Mar 24, 1992

STS-45Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality: United States
Born: 1949
Occupation: military officer, astronaut, aircraft pilot
Employer: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astronaut group: NASA Astronaut Group 9
Military branch: United States Navy
Rank: captain

In space

Spaceflights: 3
Time in space: 22.19 days
First flight: October 5, 1984
Latest flight: STS-45
Education: United States Naval Academy; Naval Postgraduate School
Awards (Wikidata): 2: Distinguished Flying Cross; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

Source: Wikidata Q1174077 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.