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Richard M. Linnehan

Richard M. Linnehan (1957) has flown to space 4 times, spending 59.9 days off Earth in total. Nationality: United States. First flight: STS-78, 1996.

United States4 spaceflights59.9 days in space

Spaceflights

Jun 20, 1996
STS-78Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Apr 17, 1998
STS-90Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Mar 1, 2002
STS-109Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy
Mar 11, 2008
STS-123Space Shuttle · Cape Canaveral & Kennedy

Career

Nationality
United States
Born
1957
Occupation
astronaut, veterinarian
Employer
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, North Carolina State University
Astronaut group
NASA Astronaut Group 14

In space

Spaceflights
4
Time in space
59.87 days
First flight
June 20, 1996
Latest flight
STS-123
Education
John F. Kennedy School of Government; Ohio State University; University of New Hampshire; Pelham High School
Awards (Wikidata)
7: NASA Distinguished Service Medal; NASA Space Flight Medal; NASA Exceptional Service Medal…

Source: Wikidata Q520618 (CC0): spaceflights, time in space, citizenship, employer, astronaut group, service, education and awards. Only public professional facts are shown.