Robert Behnken

Astronaut

Robert Behnken was born in Missouri on July 28th, 1970 and is the Astronaut. At the age of 54, Robert Behnken biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.

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Date of Birth
July 28, 1970
Nationality
United States
Place of Birth
Missouri
Age
54 years old
Zodiac Sign
Leo
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Robert Behnken Life

About

After ascending to the rank of Colonel in the United States Air Force, this military test pilot worked for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as a Mission Specialist for the March, 2008 STS-123 flight of the Space Shuttle Endeavour. He also participated in a later Endeavour mission, STS-130.

Before Fame

After receiving degrees in mechanical engineering and physics from Washington University in St. Louis, he earned a doctorate from the California Institute of Technology.

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He was the recipient of an Air Force Achievement Medal and two Air Force Commendation Medals.

Family Life

He married Hawaiian-born oceanographer and fellow NASA astronaut K. Megan McArthur.

Associated With

In 2012, he succeeded Peggy Whitson as Chief of the Astronaut Office at NASA.