Biographies of Astronaut and Cosmonaut Candidates

Beattie

Donald A.

USA

Personal data

Birthdate:  30.10.1929
Birthplace:  Staten Island, New York
Marital status:  married
Children:  two
Selection date:  ??.??.1967
Position:  PLT
Status:  Ret. 04.08.1967
Day of death:  22.08.2014
Place of death:  St. Johns, Florida

Additional information

Master of Science in Geological Engineering and Geophysics, 1958; semi finalist in NASA group 6 selection; was NASA Headquarters Program Manager, Lunar Surface Experiments; 1978 - 1983 NASA Division Director - Energy Systems Division; later employed by BDM International as Vice President Houston Operations.

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