Robert C. Springer
Bob Springer | |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USMC |
Time in space | 9d 21h 32m |
Selection | NASA Group 9 (1980) |
Missions | STS-29 STS-38 |
Mission insignia |
Robert Clyde "Bob" Springer (born May 21, 1942[1]) is a retired American astronaut and test pilot who flew as a mission specialist on two NASA Space Shuttle missions in 1989 and 1990. A decorated aviator in the United States Marine Corps, Springer also flew more than 500 combat sorties during the Vietnam War. He has logged over 237 hours in space and 4,500 hours flying time, including 3,500 hours in jet aircraft.[1]
Pre-spaceflight experience
Springer was born May 21, 1942, in
Upon receiving his
Springer returned to the United States to attend the U.S.
He flew UH-1Es in 1972 while with
A 1975 graduate of the
NASA experience
Springer became an astronaut in August 1981. His technical assignments included support crew for
Springer was responsible for
Springer retired from NASA and the U.S. Marine Corps in December 1990.
STS-29
STS-38
Space Shuttle Atlantis (November 15–20, 1990) was launched at night from Kennedy Space Center. During the five-day mission the crew conducted Department of Defense operations. After 80 orbits of the Earth, Atlantis and her crew landed back at the Kennedy Space Center, in the first Shuttle recovery in Florida since 1985.
Awards and honors
References
- ^ National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
External links
- "ROBERT C. (BOB) SPRINGER (COLONEL, USMC, RET.), NASA ASTRONAUT (FORMER)" (PDF). NASA. June 2011. Retrieved June 18, 2021.