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Robert C. Springer

Robert C. Springer

Robert C. Springer is a government astronaut from United States of America, affiliated with NASA.

During their career, Robert C. Springer flew on 2 spaceflights, logging 9 days, 21 hours, 31 minutes, 45 seconds in space.

Robert Clyde "Bob" Springer 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.

Career Statistics

Key facts and career statistics for Robert C. Springer
Date of Birth05/21/1942
StatusRetired
First Flight03/13/1989
Last Flight11/15/1990
In SpaceNo
Time in Space9 days, 21 hours, 31 minutes, 45 seconds
Landings2

Spaceflights by Robert C. Springer

Explore the 2 spaceflights Robert C. Springer participated in during their astronaut career, including mission details, launch vehicles, and destinations.

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