S. David Griggs
David Griggs | |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Rear Admiral, USN |
Time in space | 6d 23h 55m |
Selection | NASA Group 8 (1978) |
Total EVAs | 1 |
Total EVA time | 3h 6m |
Missions | STS-51-D |
Mission insignia |
Stanley David Griggs (September 7, 1939 – June 17, 1989) was a
Early life
Born September 7, 1939, in
, and diving. He married Karen Frances Kreeb and they had two daughters together, Alison Marie (August 21, 1971) and Carre Anne (May 14, 1974).Griggs graduated from
In 1967 Griggs entered the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, Maryland and upon completion of test pilot training was assigned to the Flying Qualities and Performance Branch, Flight Test Division, where he flew various test projects on fighter and attack-type aircraft. In 1970, he resigned his regular United States Navy commission and affiliated with the Naval Air Reserve in which he achieved the rank of Rear Admiral.
As a Naval Reservist, Griggs was assigned to several fighter and attack squadrons flying
He logged 9,500 hours flying time, 7,800 hours in jet aircraft, and flew over 45 different types of aircraft including single and multi engine prop,
NASA career
In July 1970, Griggs was employed at the
From 1979 to 1983, Griggs was involved in several Space Shuttle engineering capacities including the development and testing of the
At the time of his death, Griggs was in flight crew training as pilot for STS-33, a dedicated Department of Defense mission, scheduled for launch in November 1989. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.[2]
Awards and honors
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Gold Stars
- Navy Commendation Medalwith three Gold Stars
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
- National Defense Service Medal
- Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
- Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
- NASA Space Flight Medal
- NASA Achievement Award
- NASA Sustained Superior Performance Award
References
- "Biographical Data: S. DAVID GRIGGS (MR.) NASA ASTRONAUT (DECEASED)" (PDF). NASA. June 1989. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- Astronautix S. David Griggs bio
- Spacefacts biography of S. David Griggs
External links
- Stanley David Griggs at ArlingtonCemetery.net, an unofficial website