Biographies of U.S. Astronauts

Forrester

Patrick Graham

USA

USA
Patrick Forrester

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Personal data

Birthdate:  31.03.1957
Birthplace:  El Paso / Texas
Marital status:  married
Children:  two
Selection date:  01.05.1996
Selection group:  NASA-16
Job:  MSP
Status:  active

Spaceflights

No. Mission Job Time Duration
1  STS-105  MSP  10.08. - 22.08.2001 11d 21h 13m 
2  STS-117  MSP  08.06. - 22.06.2007 13d 20h 11m 
3  STS-128  MSP  29.08. - 12.09.2009 13d 20h 54m 
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Total  39d 14h 18m 
Patch STS-105 Patch STS-117 Patch STS-128        

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Additional information

Bachelor of science in applied sciences and engineering from U.S. Military Academy, 1979; master of science in mechanical and aerospace engineering from University of Virginia, 1989; Colonel, USA; Ret.; unsuccessful application for NASA astronaut group 15; hobbies: Baseball, running, woodworking, coaching youth sports.

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