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Douglas H. Wheelock

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1960 · age 66

Douglas Harry Wheelock is an American engineer and astronaut. He has flown in space twice, logging 178 days on the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Russian Soyuz.

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Awards

NASA Distinguished Service Medal2010
Medal "For Merit in Space Exploration"
Good Conduct Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
NASA Space Flight Medal

About this person

On July 12, 2011, Wheelock announced that he would be returning to active duty with the United States Army in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He is currently working with NASA to test the Orion spacecraft at the Glenn Research Center in Plum Brook, Ohio.

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1960 · age 66