Ronald J. Grabe
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Ronald John Grabe (born June 13, 1945, in New York, New York), (Col, USAF, Ret.), is a former NASA astronaut.
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Born | Ronald John Grabe (1945-06-13) June 13, 1945 (age 78) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Technical University of Darmstadt |
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NASA astronaut | |
Rank | Colonel, USAF |
Time in space | 26d 3h 38m |
Selection | NASA Group 9 (1980) |
Missions | STS-51-J STS-30 STS-42 STS-57 |
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He has earned the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with 7 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Liethen-Tittle Award (for Outstanding Student at the USAF Test Pilot School), the Royal Air Force Cross, the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, and NASA Space Flight Medals.