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Robert L. Behnken
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American astronaut
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Robert L. Behnken is an American military officer, astronaut, and engineer. Born in Creve Coeur in 1970, he holds citizenship in the United States and speaks English. He serves as a colonel in the United States Air Force and is employed by NASA. His career includes service as the Chief of the Astronaut Office and membership in NASA Astronaut Group 18.
Behnken was educated at the California Institute of Technology, the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, and Washington University in St. Louis. He is married to Megan McArthur. As part of the crew for Crew Dragon Demo-2, STS-123, and STS-130, he has spent time in space. His professional recognition includes the NASA Space Flight Medal, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, the Commendation Medal, and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Part of
- NASA Astronaut Group 18
- Given name
- Robert
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Creve Coeur
- Spouse
- Megan McArthur
- Occupation
- engineer
- Position held
- Chief of the Astronaut Office
- Employer
- NASA
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Military branch
- United States Air Force
- Military rank
- colonel
- Image
- Robertbehnkenv2.jpg
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- Commons category
- Robert L. Behnken
- date of birth
- 1970-07-28
- time in space
- 8077320
- member of the crew of
- Crew Dragon Demo-2
- social media followers
- 366904
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