Biographies of U.S. Astronauts

Drew

Benjamin Alvin, Jr.

USA

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Personal data

Birthdate:  05.11.1962
Birthplace:  Washington D.C.
Marital status:  single
Children:  
Selection date:  26.07.2000
Selection group:  NASA-18
Position:  MSP
Status:  Ret. ??.10.2013

Spaceflights

No. Mission Position Time Duration
1  STS-118 Endeavour  MS  08.08. - 21.08.2007 12d 17h 55m 
2  STS-133 Discovery  MS  24.02. - 09.03.2011 12d 19h 04m 
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Total  25d 12h 59m 
         

Additional information

Bachelor of science in Physics and Astronautical Engineering, USAF Academy, 1984; master of science in Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle University, 1995; Lieutenant Colonel, USAF; Commander Detachment 1, 46th Operations Group, Eglin AFB, Florida; hobbies: literature, sketching, running, biking and jazz.

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Last update on August 25, 2018.

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