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Gregory J. Harbaugh

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Gregory Harbaugh

Gregory Harbaugh

(NASA Photo)
Name: Gregory J. Harbaugh

Birthplace: Born in Cleveland; grew up in Willoughby

Birthdate: 4-15-1956

Education: Harbaugh graduated from Willoughby South High School. He earned a B.S. degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Physical Science from the University of Houston.

NASA Experience: Harbaugh worked for NASA at the Johnson Space Center after graduation from college in a number of engineering and technical management positions. He was selected in 1987 to become an astronaut. Harbaugh is a veteran of four space flights: STS-39 (1991), STS-54 (1993), STS-71 (1995), and STS-82 (1997). He has logged 818 hours in space.

Post-NASA Positions: Harbaugh left NASA in 2001.

Awards: Among Harbaugh many awards are the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, four NASA Space Flight Medals, and the NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal.

Family: Harbaugh is married and has three children.
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