Kevin P. Chilton
Kevin P. Chilton is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.
During their career, Kevin P. Chilton flew on 3 spaceflights, logging 29 days, 10 hours, 21 minutes, 55 seconds in space.
Kevin Patrick "Chilli" Chilton is an American mechanical engineer, and former United States Air Force four-star General and test pilot. His last assignment was as Commander, U.S. Strategic Command from October 3, 2007 to January 28, 2011. Prior to his appointment to general officer ranks, Chilton spent 11 years of his military career as a NASA astronaut. He retired from the Air Force on February 1, 2011, after having achieved the highest rank of any military astronaut. On January 30, 2012, General Chilton was named to the board of directors of Orbital Sciences Corporation.
Career Statistics
| Date of Birth | 11/03/1954 |
|---|---|
| Status | Retired |
| First Flight | 05/07/1992 |
| Last Flight | 03/22/1996 |
| In Space | No |
| Time in Space | 29 days, 10 hours, 21 minutes, 55 seconds |
| Landings | 3 |
Spaceflights by Kevin P. Chilton
Explore the 3 spaceflights Kevin P. Chilton participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.