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Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr.

Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr. (1951) has flown to space twice, spending 13.7 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-48, 1991.

United States2 spaceflights13.7 days in space

Spaceflights

Sep 12, 1991
STS-48Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Feb 3, 1994
STS-60Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1951
Occupation
military officer, astronaut
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, United States Naval Academy
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 12
Military branch
United States Navy
Rank
captain

In space

Spaceflights
2
Time in space
13.65 days
First flight
September 12, 1991
Latest flight
STS-60
Education
University of Southern California; Naval Postgraduate School; USC Viterbi School of Engineering; United States Naval Test Pilot School
Awards (Wikidata)
2: Legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Eagle Scout

Source: Wikidata Q1323571 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.