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Kent Rominger

American astronaut · United States · On the map · Astronauts · Born 1956 · age 70

Kent Vernon "Rommel" Rominger is an American former astronaut, former NASA Chief of the Astronaut Office at Johnson Space Center, and a captain in the United States Navy. Rominger holds the Space Shuttle Orbiter flight time record with 1610 hours.

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A typical day, 30 days to 23 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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NASA Distinguished Service Medal2000
Distinguished Flying Cross

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He joined ATK Launch Systems Group in 2006 as Vice President of Advanced Programs.

Country
United States
Category
Astronauts
Type
Astronaut
Status
Living
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Born 1956 · age 70